Helping You Through Tough Financial Times
Introduction
The current national financial situation is creating worrying times for many people. All the information we have provided in this guide is intended to help you make informed decisions during these tough financial times. We hope you find it useful.
Guidance
The information in this guide has been prepared as a “one-stop shop” which will hopefully save an individual time in looking for help on the internet or via other channels. A useful initial source of reference is called “Making the Most of Your Money”, and can be opened here.
A full list of resources is provided below in “Further Information”, covering a range of help issues such as managing a budget, mental health support, discounts for all school staff and where to go for debt management support.
Your Well-Being
Research shows that financial distress impacts well-being.
If you need any support with your wellbeing, speak to a Mental Health First Aider, your Headteacher/line manager or Alison Bradley, People Director on abradley@dsat.education.
Further Information
Moneyhelper
“MoneyHelper is here to make your money and pension choices clearer. Here to cut through the complexity, explain what you need to do and how you can do it. Here to put you in control with impartial guidance that’s backed by government and to recommend further, trusted support if you need it. For clear money help that’s on your side and free to use, just search for MoneyHelper.”
Telephone: 0800 138 7777
Whatsapp: 07701 342 744
How to have a conversation about money
Citizens Advice
Sheffield: 0808 278 7820
Rotherham: 0808 278 7911
Doncaster: 01302 243 057 or webchat
Sheffield Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 808 2241
Financial Abuse
Financial abuse involves a perpetrator using or misusing money which limits and controls their partner’s current and future actions and their freedom of choice. It can include using credit cards without permission, putting contractual obligations in their partner’s name, and gambling with family assets.
Women's Aid - Cover Your Tracks Online
CSCC Membership
“provide discounts on a large range of top sports brands, you can save on days out to beautiful historic and cultural sites across the UK. See details below to join the exclusive membership communities, sports clubs and access all the professional health & fitness support”.
CSCC Membership - Learn more about what is available to CSCC members.
The above information is correct as of December 22nd 2022. If any of the above information becomes out of date, please contact abradley@dsat.education. Thank you.
