My money - financial support and advice
This section provides information on the financial support available to you. It also includes advice on benefits, travel costs and debt.
Did you know? Many banks, building societies and other financial organisations will use the Register of Electors to check your address if you want to open a bank account, or apply for credit.
Money advice
The Money Advice Service has been set up by the Government to offer you free, unbiased money advice. They offer free, confidential, face-to-face advice with a money expert on issues like: budgeting, benefits and tax, bank accounts, insurance and protection, saving and borrowing or retirement planning.
Welfare benefits advice
Every Pound Counts offers a free benefits check and advice to ensure you claim your full benefits entitlement.
Funding and benefits to support you
Information on how to apply for the main benefit for carers.
Information for parents and child carers about child care provision in Lambeth and how to apply for funding towards it.
A tax-free benefit that is paid to help meet the extra cost of living with a disability or ill-health.
Detailed information on the benefit for people with an illness, or disability who are able to move into work.
Useful information on what you can do if you are having difficulty paying your council tax.
A benefit for people who pay rent for their home and are either on a low income, receive job seeker's allowance, income support, employment and support allowance or pension credit.
Cheaper travel
How to apply for a pass if you are aged over 60.
Service that offers low cost community use of minibuses and vehicles fitted with wheelchair lifts.
Dealing with debt
For specific advice on managing debt and personal finances visit one of our nine main advice agencies.
Advice on how to deal with debts to the council
Read our debt collection charter to find out more about how the council collects debts and what to do if you are in debt with the council.
Free, confidential debt advice from a UK charity
Debt Advice Foundation is a registered national debt advice and education charity offering free, confidential support and advice to anyone worried about loans, credit and debt.
Places you can visit for advice
London Mutual Credit Union
244b Brixton Hill
London SW2 1HF
Telephone info line: 0207 787 0770
Email: lscu@lscu.org.uk
Opening hours:
Monday to Thursday - 9.30am to 4.30pm
Friday - 11.00am to 4.30pm
From March 2010, the Lambeth Savings and Credit Union joined with Southwark credit union and became London Mutual Credit Union (LMCU). This means that if you live or work in the London Boroughs of Southwark or Lambeth, you can now become a member of the London Mutual Credit Union.
LMCU is one of the fastest growing credit unions in the country and the largest community credit union in London.
The team can advise you on a range of financial matters from convenient saving facilities, affordable loans and debt management advice.