Help with money

Worrying about money can be very stressful and can really impact your mental and physical health.

There are many services, groups and organisations in Newham that offer support with money and training on how to better manage your money. Use this page to find the right support for you. 

Our Newham Money

Our Newham Money is Newham Council’s financial wellbeing service and can help you if you are struggling with debt or the rising cost of living. The service provides the following:

  • Hardship Support
  • Budgeting and spending tips
  • Benefits and income advice
  • Debt advice

Their friendly knowledgeable team are on hand to deal with any queries in confidence from 9am-5pm Monday- Friday

Our Newham Money
112-118 The Grove
Stratford 
London
E15 1NS

Tel: 020 8430 2041
Email: ournewhammoney@newham.gov.uk

Please click here to self refer to their service

Please click here to apply for the Hardship Support Scheme

 

Employment Rights Hub

You can access free confidential support and advice from the Employment Rights Hub if you are a Newham resident. If you are having a problem at work, the Employment Rights Hub is here for advice and support to help provide a solution.

Contact us in confidence

Tel: 020 3373 6494
Email: employmentrights@newham.gov.uk
www.ournewhammoney.co.uk

Self-refer yourself to their service here
 

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Support services in Newham

There are lots of support services in Newham that can help you. Browse the services below to find the right support for you.

Money A&E Money Management Workshops

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Join one of Money A + E's free money management workshops.

Citizens Advice

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We aim to provide the advice people need for the problems they face and to improve the policies and practices that affect people’s lives. Our advice is free, confidential, impartial and independent. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination.

We help with problems involving: Welfare benefits, housing, debt and money management and employment. We have around a 2 week waiting list.

Help filling out forms

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Find out which organisations can support residents with form filling and making applications, e.g. for PIP payments.

Help with energy bills

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There are many services in Newham that can support you if you need help with energy bills.

Help getting online

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We are in a world where most things you need to do are now online. If you can use a computer, browse the internet and fill out online forms, this will help you to be able to do more practical things on your own.

Worried about money?

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We know that worrying about money can be stressful. There are lots of support services in Newham that can help you cope with stress and worry.

Cost of Living Support

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Find out where to get Cost of Living support in Newham.

Social Prescribers

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Social Prescribers work in GP practices and are part of the NHS.

Social prescribers are here to help you to connect with community activities, groups and services to support the practice, social and emotional needs that affect your health and wellbeing, such as housing and money.

Need help with food?

Newham Food Alliance

The Newham Food Alliance can connect you into a local food bank.

Find a free hot meal near you

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Warm Havens also offer hot meals. Find a warm haven near you.

Browse all financial support services in Newham

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We aim to provide the advice people need for the problems they face and to improve the policies and practices that affect people’s lives. Our advice is free, confidential, impartial and independent. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination.

We help with problems involving: Welfare benefits, housing, debt and money management and employment. We have around a 2 week waiting list.