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
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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.
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How
do I contact
Beacon
Debt Advice?
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
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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
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