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  1. What we do
  2. Financial Action and Advice Derbyshire

Financial Action and Advice Derbyshire

If you require financial support and advice, please click the following links for more information. Further information about district provision will be added in due course.

  • Countywide Referral Guide - Derbyshire Financial Support and Advice
  • Derbyshire County Council Covid-19 Winter Grants
  • Rural Action Derbyshire - Hardship Fund
  • Fuel Insecurity - advice and support 
  • Navigating Redundancy - A Guide
  • Derbyshire agencies offering support with benefit claims and enquiries
  • Derbyshire Foodbanks
  • Updates from the Department for Work and Pensions
  • Feeling stressed, anxious and overwhelmed? 

About our work

Despite its idyllic image, living in a rural area is not without its challenges. Before the arrival of COVID-19, there were pockets of isolation and deprivation within the rural communities of Derbyshire. With service development often focused on urban areas, limited development of affordable housing, poor transport links and reduced access to jobs and training, rural disadvantage places an additional strain on our most vulnerable and low-income groups. COVID-19 has both highlighted and exacerbated the issues facing many of Derbyshire's rural residents.

Working in partnership with public, private and voluntary organisations, Financial Action and Advice Derbyshire is helping to address the disadvantages that many Derbyshire residents are facing.

Our current areas of work are focused on:

Promoting financial inclusion and financial capability
Addressing food insecurity
Addressing fuel insecurity
Finding ways to reach and support vulnerable people in isolated communities

If you would like more information about our Rural Poverty work, please contact Jo Peck:

email [email protected] 

FAAD Updates and Newsletters

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Updates from the Department for Work and Pensions

Updates from the Department for Work and Pensions

Keep abreast of DWP updates on benefits, credits, job-seeking support, and calls for evidence. Read more

Published: 5th February, 2021

Updated: 29th March, 2021

Author: Joanne Peck

Foodbanks in Derbyshire

Foodbanks in Derbyshire

Find your nearest food bank for help with emergency supplies Read more

Published: 25th November, 2019

Updated: 29th March, 2021

Author: Joanne Peck

Is Derbyshire falling into debt?

Is Derbyshire falling into debt?

FAAD warns of the dangers of ignoring financial problems. Help is out there. Read more

Published: 19th March, 2021

Author: Emma Simpson

Financial Support and Advice in Derbyshire

Financial Support and Advice in Derbyshire

Are you worried about your financial situation? Find out where to go for FREE EXPERT ADVICE & SUPPORT Read more

Published: 5th February, 2021

Updated: 1st March, 2021

Author: Joanne Peck

Community Oil Buying Scheme

Community Oil Buying Scheme

Saving money on heating oil for homes and businesses across Derbyshire. Read more

Published: 14th June, 2017

Updated: 17th February, 2021

Author: Emma Simpson

FAAD Newsletters and updates

FAAD Newsletters and updates

Keep up to date with the work of our partners and financial insecurity challenges. Read more

Published: 9th September, 2020

Updated: 5th February, 2021

Author: Joanne Peck

Struggling to pay your energy bill?

Struggling to pay your energy bill?

For more information about the support that is available in Derbyshire. Read more

Published: 14th September, 2020

Updated: 5th February, 2021

Author: Joanne Peck

Navigating Redundancy

Navigating Redundancy

A Guide To Claiming Benefits and Credits following Redundancy Read more

Published: 10th December, 2020

Updated: 4th February, 2021

Author: Joanne Peck

Derbyshire Agencies Offering Support with Benefits

Derbyshire Agencies Offering Support with Benefits

For information about benefits and support making a claim, these organisations can help. Read more

Published: 24th August, 2020

Updated: 4th February, 2021

Author: Joanne Peck

COVID-19 and Fuel Poverty

COVID-19 and Fuel Poverty

Findings from the UK Fuel Poverty Monitor 2020 Read more

Published: 14th September, 2020

Updated: 4th February, 2021

Author: Joanne Peck

The Derbyshire Law Centre - Specialist Services

The Derbyshire Law Centre - Specialist Services

An update from the Derbyshire Law Centre on its debt, discrimination, employment, housing and immigration services. Read more

Published: 10th July, 2020

Updated: 4th February, 2021

Author: Joanne Peck

Coal mining charity support during Covid-19

Coal mining charity support during Covid-19

Support from CISWO for former mineworkers and their dependents. Read more

Published: 5th May, 2020

Updated: 4th February, 2021

Author: Joanne Peck

Fuel Poverty Awareness Day

Fuel Poverty Awareness Day

Sharing key messages with vulnerable people this winter Read more

Published: 19th November, 2020

Updated: 4th February, 2021

Author: Joanne Peck

COVID-19  Derbyshire Welfare Rights Service Update

COVID-19 Derbyshire Welfare Rights Service Update

Information about benefits, work, self-employment and COVID-19 Read more

Published: 2nd April, 2020

Updated: 4th February, 2021

Author: Joanne Peck

Talk Money Week

Talk Money Week

Talking about money is hard, but opening up about your worries can improve your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Read more

Published: 10th November, 2020

Updated: 4th February, 2021

Author: Joanne Peck

Feeding Derbyshire

Feeding Derbyshire

A public, private and voluntary sector alliance supporting local food poverty projects. Read more

Published: 24th May, 2019

Updated: 4th February, 2021

Author: Emma Simpson

Rural Hardship Fund

Rural Hardship Fund

A Rural Hardship Support Fund to help people suffering extreme financial hardship. Read more

Published: 13th May, 2020

Updated: 4th February, 2021

Author: Emma Simpson

Warmer Derby & Derbyshire

Warmer Derby & Derbyshire

Are you worried about your energy costs? Warmer Derby & Derbyshire offer free energy advice and can help you get payments under control. Read more

Published: 20th July, 2020

Updated: 4th February, 2021

Author: Joanne Peck

Fuel for Food

Fuel for Food

Support for foodbank users who are struggling to pay their energy bills. Read more

Published: 27th January, 2021

Updated: 4th February, 2021

Author: Joanne Peck

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