Managing money
Jubilee Tower Credit Union
Credit unions are a great way to help you manage your money.
They are local, approachable, are safe as any bank or building
society and offer secure savings and affordable loans. Credit
unions are responsible lenders and invest in your local community.
They offer low rates of interest on loans, dividends on savings and
free life assurance on savings and loans.
Jubilee Tower Credit Union is a 'not for profit' community
savings and loans cooperative, which is owned and controlled by its
members. There are a number of collection points around Blackburn
with Darwen where you can join or pay in money. Their contact
details are below.
Jubilee Tower Credit Union
Address: 5 -7 Bolton Road, Darwen, BB3 1DF
Phone: 01254 776611
Email: jubileetowercu@btconnect.com
Age UK's Money Advice service
Age UK's Money Advice service provides free, impartial
information sessions on a range of financial issues and queries
including tax, pensions and retirement planning, savings and
investments, credit and borrowing, mortgages and payment
protection, welfare benefits and debt. Trained Money Guides
offer a range of information and support with issues like budgeting
and can also signpost onto further advice when required. The
service is available to people of all ages and aims to support
people to better manage and plan their finances.
Information sessions can be provided at a range of venues and home
visits are also available.
Age UK Blackburn with Darwen
Address: 4 King Street, Blackburn
Phone: 01254 266620
Fax: 01254 266621
Web: www.ageukbwd.org.uk
Email: enquiries@ageukbwd.org.uk
Money Advice Service
The Money Advice Service is a government service offering free
and impartial money advice. To find out more visit the Money Advice Service website
Illegal Money Lending
If you have been approached by a loan shark or if you suspect
someone is a loan shark you should report them by ringing 0300 555
2222, or email reportaloanshark@stoploansharks.gov.uk
Getting the right advice to manage your money can help you to avoid debt problems.