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.
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 capabilityAddressing food insecurityAddressing fuel insecurityFinding 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]
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FAAD warns of the dangers of ignoring financial problems. Help is out there. Read more
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Saving money on heating oil for homes and businesses across Derbyshire. Read more
Keep up to date with the work of our partners and financial insecurity challenges. Read more
For more information about the support that is available in Derbyshire. Read more
A Guide To Claiming Benefits and Credits following Redundancy Read more
For information about benefits and support making a claim, these organisations can help. Read more
Findings from the UK Fuel Poverty Monitor 2020 Read more
An update from the Derbyshire Law Centre on its debt, discrimination, employment, housing and immigration services. Read more
Support from CISWO for former mineworkers and their dependents. Read more
Sharing key messages with vulnerable people this winter Read more
Information about benefits, work, self-employment and COVID-19 Read more
Talking about money is hard, but opening up about your worries can improve your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Read more
A public, private and voluntary sector alliance supporting local food poverty projects. Read more
A Rural Hardship Support Fund to help people suffering extreme financial hardship. Read more
Are you worried about your energy costs? Warmer Derby & Derbyshire offer free energy advice and can help you get payments under control. Read more
Support for foodbank users who are struggling to pay their energy bills. Read more