Money Matters
Managing your money can feel challenging, especially with ongoing increases in household costs.
The good news is, you don’t have to face it alone. Great Places offers a range of support to help customers look after their finances, stay on top of bills, and feel more confident about the future.
There are some small steps you can take that can make a big difference, so here are some helpful tips to get started:
- Create a budget – knowing what money you have coming in and what needs to be paid can help you feel more in control. It’s also a good way to make sure you don’t overspend where possible!
- Ask for help – if you owe money and are finding it hard to keep up with payments, it’s important to ask for help early. Talking to the lenders or companies you owe can stop the situation from getting worse. You don’t have to struggle alone.
- Visit Lightning Reach – we’ve teamed up with Lightning Reach, a free, secure online portal, to help customers find and apply for financial support, grants, and benefits to manage rising living costs.
Remember, our Money Matters Team are always here to help, offering free, confidential financial advice to all customers. If you’d like to get help, please contact your Neighbourhood Services Manager or email moneymatters@greatplaces.org.uk.
To register for Lightning Reach or find out more about the support available to you, visit our website.
From ‘Boss It’ graduate to Community Champion
Kerryanne has lived in Wybourn her whole life, moving between just three different streets.
She’s seen how Wybourn has changed in that time and knows the community like the back of her hand.
So, when our community-based programme, Wybourn Works, started to grow, it wasn’t long before Kerryanne got involved herself as one of our customers, starting her own business through our ‘Boss It’ programme and eventually becoming a colleague at Great Places, as a Community Champion.
We sat down with Kerryanne and talked about her journey.
