Don't know where to turn for help?
If you are worried about money, in debt, struggling to pay bills, or thinking of taking out a loan you have come to the right place.
The Leeds Money Information Centre helps people in Leeds with money problems. There are details of all the organisations and charities across Leeds providing
free and independent debt advice, including the Citizens Advice Bureau, StepChange and many more.
Depending on your preference you can either contact them by phone, online or even face-to-face. If you decide you do want a loan there are lower-interest alternatives to payday loans available with more affordable loans from Leeds Credit Union.
Support for Gambling Related Harm
10,000 people in Leeds have been identified as problem gamblers.
If gambling is affecting you or someone you know, help and support is available via the National Gambling Helpline (freephone 0808 8020 133) and the Be Gamble Aware website
Victim of a Loan Shark?
Leeds City Council and the Illegal Money Lending team have released a short film featuring a Leeds man who suffered at the hands of local loan sharks and is now living a new life away from threats and poverty. He decided to tell his story to encourage other people who have borrowed from illegal lenders to come forward for help.
To report a loan shark:
Help with Managing your Money
All the information on this website is available in our document Help with managing your money (PDF 624KB).
Money information centres map
All the Money information centres are available to view via our
interactive map. For information on how to use this map, click on the 'Details' tab on the top left of the map page.
Campaign against high cost lenders
The high cost lending market in Leeds is worth an estimated £90m. Take a stand against high cost lenders and pledge your support. Watch our Take a stand video for more information.
