Where to get free debt advice in London

If you’re struggling with debt, it can be hard to know where to turn. But with lots of free advice services available in London and across the UK, you can find help in a way that’s best for you.

How will a debt adviser help you?

A debt adviser will:

  • never judge you or make you feel bad about your situation
  • always be happy to talk to you, however big or small your problem might be
  • find ways to manage your debts even if you think you have no spare money
  • suggest ways to deal with debts that you might not know about.

Did you know?

Most people who have got debt advice tell us they feel less stressed or anxious and more in control of their life again

On this page you can find:

All of the services below are free, confidential and hold a standard or membership code accredited by the Money and Pensions Service.

The Money and Pensions Service has developed a set of quality requirements for the delivery of debt advice. All services listed on this page meet these standards. This excludes debt advice services in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland which are still free and confidential but may not hold a standard or membership code accredited by the Money and Pensions Service.

Face-to-face and local services

Search for a debt advice service near you. You can then set up a face-to-face appointment and speak to an expert adviser in person.

Where shown, some local services can also provide debt advice by phone.

23 results for “london”

  • CAP London Westminster Debt Centre

    0.74 miles

    We are a charity that provides free face to face debt advice in your own home, with ongoing support available by telephone. Give our friendly team a call on 0800 328 0006 or visit capuk.org to find out more.

  • CAP London Islington Debt Centre

    1.69 miles

    We are a charity that provides free face to face debt advice in your own home, with ongoing support available by telephone. Give our friendly team a call on 0800 328 0006 or visit capuk.org to find out more.

  • CAP London Oval Debt Centre

    • Kennington Park Road Kennington, Lambeth, London, SE11 4PW
    • 0800 328 0006
    1.90 miles

    We are a charity that provides free face to face debt advice in your own home, with ongoing support available by telephone. Give our friendly team a call on 0800 328 0006 or visit capuk.org to find out more.

  • CAP London Brixton Debt Centre

    • The Brix, St. Matthew's Church Brixton Hill, Brixton, London, SW2 1JF
    • 0800 328 0006
    3.32 miles

    We are a charity that provides free face to face debt advice in your own home, with ongoing support available by telephone. Give our friendly team a call on 0800 328 0006 or visit capuk.org to find out more.

  • CAP London Hackney South Debt Centre

    4.02 miles

    We are a charity that provides free face to face debt advice in your own home, with ongoing support available by telephone. Give our friendly team a call on 0800 328 0006 or visit capuk.org to find out more.

  • CAP London Fulham Reach Debt Centre

    4.10 miles

    We are a charity that provides free face to face debt advice in your own home, with ongoing support available by telephone. Give our friendly team a call on 0800 328 0006 or visit capuk.org to find out more.

  • CAP London Hackney Debt Centre

    • Hackney Vineyard Church Pembury Community Centre, Hackney, London, E8 1FA
    • 0800 328 0006
    4.16 miles

    We are a charity that provides free face to face debt advice in your own home, with ongoing support available by telephone. Give our friendly team a call on 0800 328 0006 or visit capuk.org to find out more.

  • Youth Legal and Resource Centre

    5.70 miles

    No advice provided for Wales

  • CAP London Lewisham Debt Centre

    • Word of Life 72A Mayeswood Road, Lewisham, London, SE12 9RP
    • 0800 328 0006
    8.63 miles

    We are a charity that provides free face to face debt advice in your own home, with ongoing support available by telephone. Give our friendly team a call on 0800 328 0006 or visit capuk.org to find out more.

  • CAP London Croydon Debt Centre

    9.17 miles

    We are a charity that provides free face to face debt advice in your own home, with ongoing support available by telephone. Give our friendly team a call on 0800 328 0006 or visit capuk.org to find out more.

  • CAP London Bromley Debt Centre

    • Cornerstone Christian Centre 21a The Mall, Bromley, London, BR1 1TR
    • 0800 328 0006
    9.57 miles

    We are a charity that provides free face to face debt advice in your own home, with ongoing support available by telephone. Give our friendly team a call on 0800 328 0006 or visit capuk.org to find out more.

  • CAP London West Wickham & Shirley Debt Centre

    9.81 miles

    We are a charity that provides free face to face debt advice in your own home, with ongoing support available by telephone. Give our friendly team a call on 0800 328 0006 or visit capuk.org to find out more.

  • CAP Enfield Debt Centre

    • Unit 5 Martinbridge Industrial Estate, Enfield, London, EN1 1SP
    • 0800 328 0006
    10.03 miles

    We are a charity that provides free face to face debt advice in your own home, with ongoing support available by telephone. Give our friendly team a call on 0800 328 0006 or visit capuk.org to find out more.

  • CAP London Epsom, Ewell & Banstead Debt Centre

    11.88 miles

    We are a charity that provides free face to face debt advice in your own home, with ongoing support available by telephone. Give our friendly team a call on 0800 328 0006 or visit capuk.org to find out more.

  • CAP London Erith and Thamesmead Debt Centre

    • 50 Nuxley Road Belvedere, Bexley, London, DA17 5JG
    • 0800 328 0006
    11.89 miles

    We are a charity that provides free face to face debt advice in your own home, with ongoing support available by telephone. Give our friendly team a call on 0800 328 0006 or visit capuk.org to find out more.

  • CAP London Croydon South Debt Centre

    13.18 miles

    We are a charity that provides free face to face debt advice in your own home, with ongoing support available by telephone. Give our friendly team a call on 0800 328 0006 or visit capuk.org to find out more.

  • CAP Esher Debt Centre

    14.05 miles

    We are a charity that provides free face to face debt advice in your own home, with ongoing support available by telephone. Give our friendly team a call on 0800 328 0006 or visit capuk.org to find out more.

  • CAP Dartford Debt Centre

    14.50 miles

    We are a charity that provides free face to face debt advice in your own home, with ongoing support available by telephone. Give our friendly team a call on 0800 328 0006 or visit capuk.org to find out more.

  • CAP Rickmansworth Debt Centre

    17.90 miles

    We are a charity that provides free face to face debt advice in your own home, with ongoing support available by telephone. Give our friendly team a call on 0800 328 0006 or visit capuk.org to find out more.

  • CAP London Addlestone Debt Centre

    18.44 miles

    We are a charity that provides free face to face debt advice in your own home, with ongoing support available by telephone. Give our friendly team a call on 0800 328 0006 or visit capuk.org to find out more.

  • CAP London Egham Debt Centre

    18.63 miles

    We are a charity that provides free face to face debt advice in your own home, with ongoing support available by telephone. Give our friendly team a call on 0800 328 0006 or visit capuk.org to find out more.

  • CAP Slough Central Debt Centre

    19.92 miles

    We are a charity that provides free face to face debt advice in your own home, with ongoing support available by telephone. Give our friendly team a call on 0800 328 0006 or visit capuk.org to find out more.

  • CAP Gravesend Debt Centre

    22.24 miles

    We are a charity that provides free face to face debt advice in your own home, with ongoing support available by telephone. Give our friendly team a call on 0800 328 0006 or visit capuk.org to find out more.

Online debt advice services

Online services are secure and you can get immediate, personalised help. Some services are available 24 hours a day.

  • Debt Advice Foundation

    • www.debtadvicefoundation.org

    • Debt Advice Foundation is a national debt advice and education charity offering free, confidential support and advice to anyone worried about debt.

    Financial Wellness Group

    • https://www.financialwellnessgroup.co.uk/MAS

    • Financial Wellness Group provides free advice and solutions for people struggling with money, debt and budgeting. We have 27+ years experience supporting people to find a route to become debt free.

  • StepChange Debt Charity

    • www.stepchange.org

    • Our online advice tool has helped over 1.7m people. Create a budget and get a personal action plan with practical next steps. Get free help from the UK's leading debt charity.

    National Debtline

  • PayPlan

    • www.payplan.com

    • PayPlan's online debt solution tool, PlanFinder, can give you a personalised debt solution in as little as 15 minutes. They also offer free live chat and email support for immediate help.

Telephone debt advice services

You can speak directly with an expert adviser. Telephone services are usually available weekdays, evenings and Saturdays.

  • Youth Legal and Resource Centre

    Money Adviser Network

  • Financial Wellness Group

    StepChange Debt Charity

    • www.stepchange.org
    • 0800 138 1111

    • Call the UK's leading debt charity. We help change the lives of thousands of people every week. Get free, confidential advice and practical solutions to help you deal with your debts.

  • Debt Advice Foundation

    PayPlan

    • www.payplan.com
    • 0800 280 2816

    • PayPlan's supportive, non-judgemental team of advisers help thousands of people beat their debts every year, and treat all of their calls with the strictest confidence.

  • National Debtline

    • www.nationaldebtline.org
    • 0808 808 4000

    • National Debtline has helped millions of people with their debts. They'll talk you through options and give clear advice on how to take back control.

If you are self-employed or run a small business and have personal or business debts, contact the free advice service in your area: Business Debtline (England and Wales), Business Debtline (Scotland) or Advice NI Business Debt Service (Northern Ireland).

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