Financial support
You can:
- check if you're eligible for benefits (GOV.UK)
- check if you can get a reduction in your Council Tax
- get help with childcare costs
For local organisation that can give advice and support, search our directory
Credit unions
Credit unions provide savings, loans and other services to members.
Carlisle and District Credit Union
Telephone: 01228 594007
Email: info@carlislecu.com
Pennine Credit Union (PCCU)
Telephone: 01282 691333
Email: enquiries@pccu.co.uk
Whitehaven, Egremont and District Credit Union (WEDCU)
Telephone: 01946 66755
Email: info@wedcu.co.uk
Help with transport costs
Check for low cost local public transport fares and bargain tickets.