Money worries


Worried about money? Here’s how we can help

We’re always here to help with any money worries you may have, now and in the future.

If you are finding it hard to keep up with your Black Horse FlexPay payments, we can help you.

You can access support in a way that suits you, either online or by phone.

It’s helpful if you use a budget calculator so that you can get a better feel for your finances.​

Don’t worry if you’re behind with any of your payments or have missed an essential bill, we can still help you.

Before you call us:

To save time and give you the best help we can, please have these things to hand:

  • Your FlexPay account number
  • How much money comes in each month.
  • How much money you spend each month.
  • What you pay to others

How will we help?

We will:

  • Go through your money to see what’s worrying you.
  • Let you know about the help you may be able to get.
  • Tell you where you can find extra help.

And if you call us, it may take a little time – depending on your query and the support you need.

Once you have worked out your budget, give us a call at 0800 028 3039 or offshore  01268 653743.
Lines are open Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, and Saturday 9am to 5pm.

Support available from your government

If you’re struggling financially, you can get help and advice from the government and local councils. This includes help with housing, heating and other living costs.

www.gov.uk/browse/benefits/low-income

England

Your government also offers help with the rising cost of living through their Help for Households campaign. This includes support with energy bills, transport costs and childcare costs.

helpforhouseholds.campaign.gov.uk

Northern Ireland

Your government offers help with the rising cost of living. This includes support with health costs, energy bills and income support.

www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/cost-living-payments

The Finance Support Service supports people who live in Northern Ireland and need short-term financial help.

www.nidirect.gov.uk/campaigns/finance-support

Scotland

There is free independent support and advice funded by the Scottish government.

www.mygov.scot

This includes help with housing, benefits and social care.

Your government also offers help with the rising cost of living. This includes support with travel costs, energy bills and childcare costs.

www.mygov.scot/cost-of-living-support

Wales

There is free independent support and advice funded by the Welsh government. This includes help with employment, transport and housing.

www.gov.wales

Your government also offers lots of help with the rising cost of living. This includes support with childcare costs, energy bills and debt.

www.gov.wales/help-cost-living

Or you can speak to an independent adviser.​

Independent advisers

Stepchange ChDebt Charity logo

StepChange Debt Charity

  • Free, impartial advice to get your finances back on track 
  • Budgeting tips and a wide range of solutions
  • Support available online 24/7 or by phone 

Call: 0800 138 1111 Lines open Mon-Fri 8am-8pm and Sat 9am-2pm

Visit StepChange

PayPlan logo

PayPlan – Free debt advice and support

  • Free, confidential debt advice 
  • A personalised action plan for your money
  • Help available online or by phone

Call: 0800 280 2816  Lines open Mon-Fri 8am-8pm and Sat 9am-3pm

Visit PayPlan

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Help from Citizens Advice

  • Free advice on a range of topics, including benefits, debt, housing and consumer rights
  • Help with managing your money
  • Practical and impartial support online, in person or over the phone

Call: 0800 144 8848 or 0800 702 2020  if you’re in Wales Lines open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm 

Visit Citizens Advice

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National Debtline

  • Free, confidential debt advice 
  • Guides, fact sheets, budgeting tools and sample letters 
  • Advice via phone and online

Call: 0808 808 4000 Lines open Mon-Fri 9am-8pm and Sat 9.30am-1pm

Visit National Debtline

Help with benefits and grants.

Help to understand what government benefits and grants you could claim.

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Turn2Us – Financial support charity

  • Understand your eligibility for benefits and grants that you weren't aware of. Turn2Us can help you search for these to support with the cost of living.
  • Online benefits calculator
  • Speak to an adviser in your local area.

Call: 0808 802 2000 Lines open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Visit Turn2Us Tackling Financial Insecurity Together | Turn2us

Turn2Us benefits calculator

More support

Some organisations can offer support with other issues too, from housing and digital skills, to improving your health and wellbeing.

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Shelter - Housing and Homeless Charity

  • Provides those struggling with bad housing or homelessness the help they need, through their advice, support, and legal services.
  • Help with money and debts.
  • Talk to someone online or by phone.

Contact Shelter using their online support page

Visit Shelter

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Mental Health and Money Advice

  • Clear, practical advice and support for people experiencing mental health and money worries.
  • Specialist knowledge of benefits, managing money and mental health care
  • Award-winning UK-wide online advice service

Visit Mental Health & Money Advice

MoneyHelper Logo

Guidance from MoneyHelper

  • Government-backed with advice for every stage of life
  • Get clear on benefits, tax, pensions, homes, and savings.
  • Use their handy money calculators to plan, save and budget.

Call: 0800 138 7777 for money guidance or 0800 011 3797 for pensions guidance.
Lines open Mon-Fri 8am-6pm

Visit Money Helper

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The Digital Helpline

A service provided by We Are Digital

  • Free 1-2-1 digital skills training over the phone
  • Topics include; Internet Banking, online food shopping, booking a doctor’s appointment, using a website, staying in touch with friends and family through video calls, and more.

Call: 0345 222 0333

Lines open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Those who are Deaf and use British Sign Language (BSL) can book a session using BSL SignVideo. Available on Safari, Chrome, or Firefox web browsers.

Customers who have hearing loss or a speech impairment can use the service through Relay UK.


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