Money Issues
Listed below are some organisations / support groups that provide information and advice about money issues.
Although the information was originally collected for use within the Linlithgow community we hope the list could be useful to others.
For further information on any of the organisations - just follow the website link/s or where there are no website links available email us at info@helpcentre.org.uk
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- Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 February 2025 17:31
Age Scotland
Work to improve the lives of people over the age of 50 in Scotland by providing a free helpline, support older people’s groups, promote age and dementia-friendly communities, deliver wellbeing programmes, and campaign on behalf of older people.
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- Last Updated on Thursday, 11 February 2016 17:43
Christians Against Poverty (CAP)
A Christian charity that works through a network of local churches across the UK to give free help to anyone in debt. In addition to free debt help, there are job clubs, help to overcome a habit or dependency (release groups) and CAP Money Courses.
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- Last Updated on Thursday, 20 January 2022 17:06
Citizens Advice Scotland's Money Map
Sources of online support to: Immediate and essential money problems (Benefits and tax credits, Council Tax, Housing costs, Energy costs), making the most of your money (Utilities and switching, budgeting, banking, general savings tips, taz cod and wages)
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- Last Updated on Thursday, 20 January 2022 17:15
Council Tax
UK government website that provides information on working out: your Council Tax, who has to pay, discounts for full-time students, discounts for disabled people, second homes and empty properties, paying your bill).
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- Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 November 2018 14:04
Debt Advice Foundation
A registered national debt advice and education charity offering free, confidential support and advice to anyone worried about loans, credit and debt.
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- Last Updated on Thursday, 09 March 2023 17:45
Get Safe Online
Provides advice on how to protect yourself, your computers and mobiles device and your business against fraud, identity theft, viruses and many other problems encountered online. Topics including passwords, oversharing, cyberbullying, online dating and online gambling.
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- Last Updated on Monday, 10 March 2025 15:04
Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG)
Provides help and information for people who are unable to pay for professional tax advice by providing free information about the tax system and working to make the system more equitable and accessible for people's needs.
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- Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 February 2025 17:05
Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG)
Provides help and information for people who are unable to pay for professional tax advice by providing free information about the tax system and working to make the system more equitable and accessible for people's needs.
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- Last Updated on Thursday, 11 February 2016 09:01
Money Advice Scotland (MAS) 
Provides facility to find a local, free money advice agency, debt advice, advice on consumer issues and mortgage advice.
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- Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 December 2020 16:20
Money and Mental Health Policy Institute
Independent charity, committed to breaking the link between financial difficulty and mental health problems. Conduct research, develop practical policy solutions and work in partnership with both those providing services and those using them to find what really works. Highlights where help can be found for mental health, money and support during Covid-19 outbreak.
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- Last Updated on Thursday, 09 March 2023 17:13
National Cyber Security Centre NCSC
Provides advice to protect you and your family, and the technology you rely on to stay safe online when banking, shopping, streaming and social media. Including advice on common cyber issues such as dealing with suspicious emails, to being hacked, having your username and password stolen.
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- Last Updated on Wednesday, 08 November 2017 12:10
StepChange Debt Charity
Free confidential advice and support for those with debt problems. Email available through website. Previously known as Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS)
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- Last Updated on Wednesday, 20 November 2019 12:37
StepChange Debt Charity (Scotland)
Free debt advice in Scotland - debt management and budgeting help ... free helpline, debt information and online Debt Remedy tool.
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- Last Updated on Saturday, 15 October 2022 14:50
The Bridge
The Bridge Community Project located in Livingston seeks to improve the everyday wellbeing of the people of West Lothian by providing practical and relational suppor, including: Counselling Services, Financial Wellbeing and Stepping Stones to Wellbeing - exploring and learning about topics such as: mental wellbeing; the impact of bereavement and loss; practical skills for life.
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- Last Updated on Friday, 22 November 2019 17:15
The Money Charity
National money education charity helping people manage their money better. Develop and deliver products and services which provide education, information and advice on money matters in an appropriate way for young people and adults including: everyday money, saving, debt, financial products, planning, students.
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- Last Updated on Tuesday, 05 August 2014 14:56
The Trussell Trust
Community projects - e.g.Foodbanks - tackling poverty and exclusion in the UK and Bulgaria.
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- Last Updated on Thursday, 11 February 2016 17:47
West Lothian Advice Shop
Advice shop deals with any enquiry but particularly in the following areas: Benefits, Money Advice, Energy Advice, Employment Rights, Housing. For info. about this service access West Lothian Council's website and look under A within the A - Z services.
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- Last Updated on Thursday, 28 November 2019 15:21
West Lothian Credit Union
A credit union is a not for profit organisation offering financial services in the form of savings accounts for adults and juniors, affordable loans, free bereavement benefit on savings and loans, prepaid debit card, funeral plans, free Wills Service and half price power of attorney.
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- Last Updated on Thursday, 11 February 2016 09:07
West Lothian Financial Inclusion Network
West Lothian Financial Inclusion Network is a SCIO registered charity which aims to ensure that all West Lothian residents are aware of their financial choices and promotes access to financial advice, financial products and other services, particularly for the most excluded social groups.
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- Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 October 2017 14:55
West Lothian Food Bank
Supplies emergency food for local people in crisis. See also The Trussell Trust
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- Last Updated on Wednesday, 06 August 2014 13:04
Working Families Tax Credit
Information on the Working families Tax credits and child tax credits. Tax credits: general enquiries helpline 0345 300 3900 (text phone 0345 300 3909)