Local support and coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance

Colchester Borough Council is providing support for residents, businesses, and communities. The government has announced that England has returned to Plan A. You should continue to protect yourself and others. Find further guidance on GOV.UK.

Money Advice Service

A free and impartial Independent Advice Service to help you manage your money

Debt and Borrowing - what to know before you borrow, take control of debt, mortgage and debt problems and help with loans.
Budgeting and managing money - how to maintain a bank account, managing money, cutting costs and credit ratings.
Saving and Investing - how to save money, types of savings, how to invest money and types of investment.
Work and Redundancy - employment basics, redundancy, benefits at work and self-employment.
Prioritise your Debt - if you have several debts, find out which ones to pay back first.

You can contact the Money Advice Service online or by phone on 0800 1387777.