Financial Inclusion is the aim of having all members of society able to understand access and benefit from mainstream financial services. Examples include bank accounts, direct debits, and fairly priced loans and credit.
Adactus Housing Group aims to increase the financial inclusion of its tenants by maximising their income, minimising bills, assisting management of debts and giving information on good value services.
What can Adactus' Financial Inclusion Service do for you?
The Financial Inclusion Service aims to provide a holistic approach to tenant's financial well-being. Examples of assistance available are:
Benefit Entitlement Checks
Assistance with benefit applications
Assistance with benefits appeals
Budgeting and financial planning
Negotiations with creditors to reduce repayments where appropriate
Tax refunds
Energy efficiency advice
Information on the cheapest energy supplier
Information regarding bank accounts and the benefits of paying by Direct Debit
Information on sources of low cost credit from local credit unions
Signposting or referring to appropriate agencies such as Job-brokers.
