Supporting local Money Advice
This donation will make a significant difference to the many families who make use of the Lighthouse Money Advice Service
22 February 2022
Money & Budgetting
Help with energy costs during lockdown
One of our partner agencies, Energyworks at Groundwork Greater Manchester, have told us that they are currently offering telephone support to help vulnerable people within the Greater Manchester area who are struggling with energy costs of keeping their homes warm – see attached flyer. So, if this is you, and
23 April 2020
Meeting with like minded people
We had the privilege this week of spending time with not one, but two notable and well know actors, Steve Coogan and Michael Sheen, who both have a passion to tackle some of the big the issues influencing poverty and indebtedness in our communities. Michael has recently set up the
28 September 2018
United Utilities in the community
Carol from United Utilities has started calling into the Lighthouse Project and Middleton Central Foodbank recently to offer free advice and support to people who might be struggling to pay their utility bills. Many people keep their heads down when they start to get behind with payments which can just
25 January 2018
Need some help with energy costs?
With the weather changing and winter on the horizon, many people are getting concerned about how they are going to pay their energy bills over the coming winter. Support may be available to help you with these costs from a variety of sources, including Government schemes, energy companies, benefits and charitable
16 October 2014
Council Benefits drop-in advice sessions
Council benefits drop-in advice – every 2 weeks Do you need any help or advice about your council benefits, or have you wondered if you might be entitled to certain ones? We have drop-in advice sessions on a Wednesday every fortnight between 12:30pm – 1:30pm. The sessions are provided by
24 September 2014
New money advice sessions at the Lighthouse
Free Money Advice The right money advice can make a difference to your life – because when you take steps to manage your money better, your really can live better. Less worry, more peace of mind. The Money Advice Service will be here at the Lighthouse Project on a fortnightly
19 June 2014
CAP Money Course – starts Tue 14th Jan 2014
Start the New Year with a new financial outlook CAP MONEY – the ideal way to help you manage your money better and to learn to budget, save and spend well. This new course starts on Tuesday 14th January 2014, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm. It runs over 3 weeks
20 December 2013
Council Benefit Drop-in advice sessions August 2013
Benefit drop-in – every 2 weeks Do you need any help or advice about your council benefits, or have you wondered if you might be entitled to certain ones?
5 August 2013
Struggling with money – Credit Union drop-in sessions
Every Monday we have a weekly drop-in session booked with Manchester Credit Union – all welcome. Monday 9:30 am – 12:30 am. The financial pressures that families and individuals find themselves under in today’s society is increasing day-upon-day, and with the proposed changes to the way that benefits are to
18 July 2013
Mens Week – Loan Shark awareness 10th June 2013
Don’t get in with a loan shark… it will cost you an arm & a leg Calling all Men – Come & join us at the Lighthouse for a free tasty BITE to eat aboard the campaign battle bus!
7 June 2013
Council Benefit advice drop-in Wednesday 6th Mar
Benefit drop-in – every 2 weeks Do you need any help or advice about your council benefits, or have you wondered if you might be entitled to certain ones? Find out if you are entitled to: Housing benefit Council tax benefit Free school meals Disability benefits The sessions are provided
25 February 2013