Managing money

Stockport Credit Union Limited

Credit unions are a great way to help you manage your money. They are local, approachable, are safe as any bank or building society and offer secure savings and affordable loans. Credit unions are responsible lenders and invest in your local community. They offer low rates of interest on loans, dividends on savings and free life assurance on savings and loans. Stockport Credit Union Limited is a 'not for profit' community savings and loans cooperative, which is owned and controlled by its members. There are a number of collection points around Stockport where you can join or pay in money. Visit their website for details of where they are and the hours they are open.

Managing your Money Project

This scheme, operated by Age UK Stockport, provides financial advice and helps older people avoid financial difficulties through the use of appropriate services and products. It is specifically aimed at older people who have difficulties managing money, whether it is problems opening a bank account, debt advice, budgeting or claiming benefits. In addition to information and advice, practical support with filling in forms, writing cheques and applying for bank accounts or debit/credit cards. Staff also liaise with other organisations and will make home visits to people who are unable to get out and about. The ultimate aim of the project is to enable people to make the most of their money and importantly, gain control of their finances. Age UK also offer a whole range of products and services tailor-made for the over 50s.

Visit the Age UK Stockport website             

 

The Money Advice Service

This website offers impartial information and tools that can help you work out what's right for you. Helping you with your money. No selling. No jargon. Just the facts

Visit the Money Advice Service website       

 

 

Christians Against Poverty

This is an award winning debt counselling charity, recognised within the finance industry. It offers free help and advice to anyone in need, irrespective of race, gender or belief.

Visit the Christians Against Poverty website

 

Illegal Money Lending Unit

Greater Manchester Trading Standards Authorities working in partnership with Birmingham Trading Standards to investigate illegal money lending activities. 

Useful contacts

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Stockport Credit Union Ltd
Address: First House, 367 Brinnington Road, Brinnington, Stockport SK5 8EN
Phone: 0161 430 5808
Web: www.stockportcu.com
Email: mail@stockportcu.com

Age UK Stockport
Address: Commonweal, 56 Wellington Street, Stockport SK1 3AQ
Phone: 0161 480 1211
Fax: 0161 480 3735
Web: www.ageukstockport.org.uk
Email: admin@ageukstockport.org.uk

Christians Against Poverty
Phone: 0800 328 0006
Web: www.capuk.org
Email: stockport@capuk.org

Illegal Money Lending Unit
Phone: 0161 211 1122 or 0300 555 2222
Email: stoploansharks@manchester.gov.uk