Tenant Wellbeing and Support
Managing your money
We know that managing your money can sometimes be difficult, especially when household bills and other costs are increasing. We’re here to help.
Whether you need help with your rent, benefits, budgeting, debt or the cost of living, there are organisations and services that can provide advice and support.
If you’re worried about your finances, please speak to your Housing Officer. We can offer advice and guidance, help you understand your benefits and, where appropriate, connect you with other organisations that can provide additional support.
Are you claiming al the benefits you're entitled to?
Benefits rules can change, and it can be difficult to know what support you may be entitled to.
Our benefits calculator can help you check whether you could be entitled to additional benefits or financial support.
If you need further help understanding your benefits, speak to your Housing Officer.
Help with budgeting
If you’re finding it difficult to make your money stretch, getting some help with budgeting can make a difference.
You may be able to get support with:
- Managing your household budget
- Reducing your regular expenses
- Understanding your bills
- Planning for unexpected costs
- Finding ways to maximise your income
- Getting help with debt and managing repayments
We’ve partnered with organisations that can provide additional advice and support with managing your money, budgeting and financial wellbeing.
Pockit Power
Pockit Power provides support to help you manage your finances, including budgeting and finding ways to make your money go further.
Find out more about Pockit Power.
StepChange
StepChange is a debt advice charity that provides free, confidential advice to help you understand your finances and manage debt.
StepChange Debt Charity. Free Expert Debt Help & Advice
Help with the cost of living
If you're struggling with the cost of living, there may be help available with essentials such as food, energy, household bills and other everyday costs.
Local support in Manchester
Manchester City Council provides information about local help and support, including services that can help with the cost of living.
Find help through Manchester City Council.
Find local support
Street Support Manchester brings together local organisations and services offering support with a range of issues, including food, housing, health, legal advice and other essential needs.
Find local support through Street Support.
Health and wellbeing support
Money worries can affect your mental health and wellbeing. If you’re struggling, there are organisations that can offer advice, information and support.
Manchester Mind provides support and services for people experiencing mental health difficulties.
Manchester Mind - Independent local mental health charity.
You can also speak to your GP or contact NHS services if you need help with your mental health.
Help with furniture and household items
If you need furniture, white goods or other household items but are struggling with the cost, there are organisations that provide affordable, pre-loved or donated items.
Some organisations that may be able to help include:
- St Ann’s Hospice – Ardwick Furniture Shop
- British Heart Foundation
- Freecycle
- Gumtree
- The Mustard Tree
- Tree of Life
- Clean Start
- Renewal North West
Availability and eligibility may vary, so please contact the organisation directly to find out how they can help.
Worried about your finances?
You don't have to deal with money worries on your own.
If you’re struggling to pay your rent, keep up with household bills or manage your money, please contact your Housing Officer as soon as possible.
We can listen to what’s happening, help you understand your options and signpost you to organisations that can provide specialist support.
The earlier you ask for help, the more options there may be available to you.
