Welfare Benefits & Debt Management

Helping Hands Community Trust is a local charity dedicated to supporting anyone facing a crisis in their life. We offer free, confidential, and professional advice to help you navigate difficult situations and get back on track.

Our experienced team can assist with a wide range of issues, including:

  • Welfare Benefits – Guidance on claims, appeals, and entitlements.
  • Debt Advice – Support to manage debts and improve your financial wellbeing.
  • Housing – Help with housing problems, homelessness, and finding accommodation.
  • Employment – Advice on work-related issues and rights.
  • Family Law – Information and support for family-related legal matters.
  • Mental Health Support – Caring assistance for those struggling with mental health challenges.

We are proud to have helped over 120,000 residents and maintain a 95% satisfaction rate among those we support.

Our service is completely free and open to anyone in need. You can visit us at our South Wigston centre during our opening hours, or contact us by phone or email for advice and support.

Opening Hours:

  • Monday: 10.00am – 1.00pm
  • Wednesday: 10.00am – 1.00pm
  • Friday: 10.00am – 1.00pm

Phone line is manned until 3pm (Monday to Friday).

We are here to listen, advise, and help you find a way forward. Please get in touch or drop in during our opening times.

Service statistics
Usually replies in 4 days
100% of referrals accepted
Categories:
Benefits advice and assessment
Debt counselling
Financial advice and support
Consumer advice
Welfare rights advice
Helping with money
Information and advice
Service access criteria:

This is a free service - no appointment necessary on a Tuesday between 10am and 1pm

Additional needs catered for:
Wheelchair accessible
form filling, PIP, carers allowance, attendance allowance, UC50, blue badge, bus pass
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