Finance

Finance Support

Opening a bank account online is a quick and easy process. Before you pick a bank account, it’s a good idea to think about how you’ll want to use your new account – and any particular features you’ll need.

We want to help you know exactly where your money is being spent, and how much you’ve got coming in. Knowing where every pound is being spent is a great first step to starting your savings, getting out of debt or preparing for other events.

Benefits and tax credits are payments from the government to certain people on low incomes, or to meet specific needs. Read our guide to find out more about them and how to claim.

Buttle UK
Awards grants of up to £2,000 to estranged young people aged 16-20 for support with education, employment and training, setting up home, and improving emotional and physical wellbeing.

Applications should be made by statutory or voluntary organisations on your behalf.

Capstone Care Leavers Trust
Awards grants of £300-£2,000 to care leavers aged 17-25, for education courses and equipment (including travel), driving lessons/tests and household items.

Lawrence Atwell’s Charity
Awards grants of £100-£1,500 to young people aged 16-26 to help with training courses, including buying equipment, living expenses during the course and fees for tuition, enrolment or exams.
www.skinners.org.uk/atwell/

The Spark Foundation
Awards grants of up to £600 to care leavers up to age 25 for setting up home, education/ employment, skills and interests. www.sparkfoundation.org.uk

Struggling to pay utility bills?
Some major providers have debt relief funds. See which ones, and how to apply at www.charisgrants.com.