Free financial help for Ashfield residents as new programme launched
Ashfield residents needing some help with taking control of their finances can now take advantage of free support.
Ashfield District Council is offering the Ashfield Financial Resilience Programme, which has been funded through the £1.3 million UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The programme will support residents struggling with their finances to help keep them out of crisis and increase their long-term financial resilience. Support is available in increasing their income, reducing spending, improving budgeting, building a safety net and protecting their assets.
It is being delivered by Citizens Advice Central Nottinghamshire on behalf of the Council.
Residents will be able to access in-person support, giving them the opportunity to build an individual action plan with mentoring from a financial resilience worker, as well as receiving customised help from a range of project partners and workshops.
Sessions are now available across Ashfield, including:
- Leamington and Sutton Central
- Carsic
- Greenwood and Summit
- New Cross
The programme will contribute towards employment, training and skills strategies through increasing basic skills, reducing the barriers to employment, training and support to engage with careers services and training providers. The financial resilience worker will ensure those who attend are referred and signposted to services that support individuals to increase skills levels and move into sustainable employment.
Cllr Matthew Relf, Ashfield District Council’s Executive Lead Member for Growth, Regeneration and Local Planning, said:
“Households across Ashfield are struggling at the moment. Cost of living is constantly increasing and showing no signs of slowing down any time soon so we are paying more than ever just for the basics.
“This programme has proven to help residents improve their financial health and can be a real life-changer. Practical support in increasing your income, reducing spending and improving budgeting can make a difference to so many people struggling with their finances.”
Jackie Insley, Chief Executive Officer at Citizens Advice Central Nottinghamshire, said:
"We are delighted to introduce our innovative Financial Resilience Programme in Ashfield. With a proven impact on participants' income, spending, and assets, this initiative is designed to contribute and promote inclusive economic growth."
Further information about how to access this support is available at:
- website: Citizens Advice in Ashfield
- email: admin@ca-centralnotts.org.uk
- telephone: 01623 980011
Funding for the programme has been awarded from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) - a government fund with the primary goal of building pride in local communities and increasing life chances. The fund aims to improve health outcomes, support high quality skills training, and increase pay, employment, and business growth in local areas.
