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BEACON DEBT ADVICE CENTRE

Beacon Debt Advice Centre is a project of Portsdown Community Church, based on Christian values and principles and is freely available to all in the Havant Borough area.

The team of volunteers currently comprises three advisors and two administrators, who each give up to 3 hours per week of their time.



Member of Community Money Advice and Advice UK


Registered Charity No. 290803

Licensed by the Office of Fair Trading
No. 587175 Debt Adjusting/Counselling




What we offer . . .   Advice that is:


FREE - there are no charges for anything that we do.

AVAILABLE - to all who may benefit, regardless of age, ethnic background, beliefs or sexual orientation.

CONFIDENTIAL -  none of your details will be made available to anyone outside the service or to any organisation without your prior permission.

NON-JUDGEMENTAL - we will not pass judgement on the reasons you got into debt.  Our purpose is to stand with you and help you cope with the situation and eventually for you to take over all responsibility.

COMPETENT - all advisors have been trained to deal quickly and efficiently with debt and creditors.

RESPECTFUL - of your right to make your own     decisions.

ON-GOING - support after repayment agreements have been made with creditors to bring you to a place of independent financial management.


How do I contact Beacon Debt Advice?


Telephone 023 9247 0658 or e-mail:
debtadvice@portsdowncc.org.uk

Contact us at any time and leave a message.  Messages are picked up regularly by our trained volunteers and we will call you back as soon as possible.  Your call will be treated in complete confidence.



Like what we do and want to support us  financially?
We welcome all financial gifts and donations whether from individuals,  businesses or organisations. 
This support enables us to provide our advice to clients on a completely free basis.

Please make cheques payable to:
‘Beacon Debt Advice’ and send to the address below:

BEACON DEBT ADVICE CENTRE
The Beacon
69-73 Meridian Centre
Havant
Hants  PO9 1UN

We can advise on:
  • Personal and household budgeting
  • Credit card bills
  • Multiple debt problems
  • Negotiations with creditors
  • Benefit entitlements/tax credits
  • Planning repayments you can afford
  • Court proceedings & bailiffs


For more details please contact Beacon Debt Advice on 023 9247 0658 or e-mail: debtadvice@portsdowncc.org.uk