Money advice

Free and confidential help and advice on benefits, housing and debt is available to all residents in the borough through the Citizens Advice Bureau.

 

In Debt?

If you’re in debt, you need to take action quickly to stop the situation getting any worse. You can get help on the Citizens Advice Bureau AdviceGuide website.

You can also contact your local Citizens Advice Bureau  advice line 01706 666676.


Information on Directgov

 

Credit Unions

Credit unions are financial co-operatives owned and controlled by their members. They offer savings and great value loans. Find out more at the Association of British Credit Unions website.

The Manchester Credit Union

A cooperative which offers affordable loans to people who struggle to get credit from banks, is operating in Rochdale.

Anyone can become a member of the credit union. By opening a savings account you will be eligible to apply for a low cost loan. APRs on loans are never higher than 26.6 per cent and the lowest APRs are around 7.5 per cent. Find out more by ringing 07712 439568.


Claim and calculate Housing and Council Tax benefits

Our online benefits checker means you can now check what you’re entitled to from the comfort of your own home. You’d be surprised who can claim – whether you’re single, married, working or not. You might be entitled to more than you think.