Advice & learning
English classes & refugee welcome
Friendly English conversation classes and practical help for refugees and newcomers to the city.
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Riverside Neighbours
Cost-of-living advice
Free
- Ref
- ADV-09
- Time
- Appointments Mon – Fri
- For
- Anyone struggling with money
Advice & learning
Cost-of-living advice
Free, confidential help with benefits, debt, energy bills and housing from trained advisors.
Registered charity in England & Wales
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Quick identification
- Category
- Advice & learning
- Group
- Our programmes
- For
- Anyone struggling with money
- Time
- Appointments Mon – Fri
- Price
- Free
Field notes
How to spot a great programme.
Last year our advisors helped people claim more than £1.2 million in benefits they were entitled to. We sit down with you, look at the whole picture and help with forms, appeals, debt repayment plans, energy grants and talking to landlords, for as long as it takes.
Distinguishing features
- Benefit checks and help with claims and appeals
- Debt advice and repayment plans
- Energy grants and help with bills
- Housing and tenancy support
- Home visits and phone appointments available
Life cycle
- 1Get in touch yourself, or ask a GP, school, social worker or advice service to refer you
- 2A friendly member of the team calls back within two working days
- 3We talk through what would help most, in confidence and without judgement
- 4You're welcomed at your first session, with a volunteer to show you around
✎ Advice is free, impartial and confidential
✎ Bring any letters or bills you have, but don't worry if you can't
✎ Urgent cases seen the same day
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How it works
Getting started is simple.
Here's what to expect when you choose Riverside Neighbours, from first hello to the finished result.
01
Get in touch yourself, or ask a GP, school, social worker or advice service to refer you
Step 1
02
A friendly member of the team calls back within two working days
Step 2
03
We talk through what would help most, in confidence and without judgement
Step 3
04
You're welcomed at your first session, with a volunteer to show you around
Step 4
Step 1 of 4
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