Caerphilly
Charter Housing Info
Address: Charter Housing Association, Exchange House, High Street, Newport, NP20 1AA
Tel: 01633 212375
Charter Housing is a Housing Association which provides social housing at low rents on a secure basis to those who are most in need or struggling with their housing costs. A key function of social housing is to provide accommodation that is affordable to people on low incomes. Limits to rent increases set by law mean that rents are kept affordable. Unlike in the private rented sector, where tenancies are offered by the landlord and letting agent to whomever they choose, social housing is distributed according to the local council’s allocation scheme. Charter is a not-for-profit organisation and use any profit they make to maintain existing homes and help finance new ones.
Freecycle – Get free stuff online
Web: www.freecycle.org
Search for your local area where people advertise items they no longer want for FREE!
If you are able to collect things from further afield check out the other local Freecycle sites.
Cashback Sites and Apps
Web: www.shopitize.com
Web: www.checkoutsmart.com/index
All these apps and sites give you money back for buying certain proudcts in the supermarket. You find the deals (sometimes you have to answer a question to unlock them), then buy the product and scan the receipt via your phone to claim the cashback. If you spend some time working these properly you will be surprised how much you can reclaim and save!
My Supermarket
Look up your shopping list on this site and it will tell you which supermarket is offering the cheapest deals.
My Voucher Codes
Voucher codes for money off thousands of different shops and restaurants. Check here regularly to get the best deal you can especially if you if you’re thinking about a big purchase. Also available as an app.
Hot UK Deals
Web: www.hotukdeals.com
Shows you deals and freebies on everything from toys to TV’S, groceries to holidays.
Also available as an app.
Money Saving Expert
Web: www.moneysavingexpert.com
Really popular website with loads of information on how to save money, compare what your’re paying for bills and where to get the best deals.
Nest
Tel: 0808 808 2244
Web: www.nestwales.org.uk
Nest is the Welsh Government’s fuel poverty scheme. It aims to help reduce the number of households in fuel poverty and make Welsh homes warmer and more fuel-efficient places to live. If you’re worried about the cost of heating your home, you can call 0808 808 2244 free from a landline or a mobile phone – friendly advisors can offer advice on saving energy. They can also signpost you to organisations who can ensure you’re on the best fuel tariff and check whether you are entitled to any benefits to boost your income.
Welsh Illegal Moneylending Unit (WIMLU)
24 hour Hotline: 0300 123 3311
Web: www.tradingstandards.org.uk/moneylending
If you are a loan shark victim, or think there may be a loan shark operating in your area, contact the Wales Illegal Money Lending Unit. All calls are completely confidential and specialist officers are on hand to support and assist victims and advise on debt and other problems. It is important to know that borrowing from an unlicensed lender is not an offence. The offence will have been committed by the lender. WIMLU will not take action against any individual who has borrowed money but will try to help to get you back on the right track.
Universal Credit
Web: www.gov.uk/universal-credit
Are you ready for Universal Credit? Find out how the new benefit system it will affect you and how you can start to get ready for the change.
