Money Contacts

Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)

Confidential advice on a range of issues including financial worries and debt.

There are various Citizens Advice Bureau offices in the Black Country, many of which offer advice and information in different languages. One has been listed for each borough, but you may find it useful to check whether or not there is an office closer to you. Look on the website and select 'Find your local CAB'.

Dudley: 01384 816222 (Advice Line)
Sandwell (West Bromwich): Tel: 0121 552 2022 (Advice Line)
Walsall: Tel: 01922 700600
Wolverhampton (City Centre): Tel: 01902 572200 (Advice Line)

Education Maintenance Allowance

For information on Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)

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A new site from the Financial Services Authortiy written with young people aged 16-24 in mind.

HMRC

For information on tax, national insurance and wages. They can also help if you don't receive your National insurance (NI) card before you leave school.

Tel: 0845 915 7006

Jobcentre Plus

For job vacancies, information on job hunting and eligibility for benefits and how to claim them

National Debt Line

Free, confidential and independent advice on dealing with debt. Help is also available in different languages; interpreters can be made available within a few minutes of your call if necessary. Typetalk calls can also be made to the Debt Line.

Tel: 0808 808 4000 (freephone)

Thesite.org.uk

For loads of useful info, advice and helpful hints about money, benefits, budgeting, saving, choosing a bank account and much more