Citizens Advice - Money Skills Project

Citizens Advice Winchester District are launching a new Money Skills project

The aim of the project is to give people useful and simple steps they can take to help ends meet. This might include creating—and sticking to—a monthly budget, finding ways to cut everyday costs (for food and household bills as well as utility bills), or ensuring they are aware of possible financial support that they could be entitled to (as well as keeping track of workplace pensions, raising awareness of child trust funds, etc). The project will also look at how someone might be able to save for something important or prepare for an unexpected (and often emergency) expense. Many people are able to self-help but simply need the right signposting to further advice and support, or are able to introduce simple day-to-day changes that can make a real difference. For anyone needing more detailed advice, CA follow up individually outside of the visit.

CA have found that different community groups have already benefited from this project - including families with young children, those on low income, carers as well as other households in the community.

There is no cost involved for a volunteer adviser to come and speak with local groups - anyone who is interested is welcome to get in touch on the email below for further information or if they would like to arrange a visit from one of their advisers.