Benefit Calculator
Created July 8, 2021There are many reasons why you may need to claim benefits. You may be unemployed, on a low income, bringing up…
Posted in: Managing Your Money
There are many reasons why you may need to claim benefits. You may be unemployed, on a low income, bringing up…
Posted in: Managing Your Money
Money Advice and Tips
Created July 8, 2021If you need help managing your money or are struggling to pay everyone you owe money to, we can help. Our…
Posted in: Managing Your Money
Universal Credit
Created July 8, 2021Universal Credit is a monthly payment that combines six different benefits. Birmingham and Telford are part of the full digital service…
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Spare Room Subsidy
Created July 8, 2021The Spare Room Subsidy, also known as the ‘Bedroom Tax’ and ‘Under Occupancy Charge’, affects anyone of working age who receives…
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Benefit Cap and Calculator
Created July 8, 2021The Benefit Cap, introduced by the Government, limits the amount that a household can get in certain benefits. When benefits are…
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Debt Support and Borrowing
Created November 24, 2020Debt Support Birmingham The Life House is an independent project sponsored by Christian Life Church, based at 2–6 Frederick Road, B29…
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Universal Credit – new information film available to watch now
Created July 11, 2016Bournville Village Trust (BVT) is encouraging residents who need help understanding Universal Credit to watch a new information film. This short…
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Benefit Cap Calculator – check if you’re affected now
Created April 19, 2016Bournville Village Trust (BVT) is encouraging residents who think they may be affected by the cap to benefits to use an…
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Changes to benefits – Universal Credit
Created June 11, 2015From this month (June), if you live in the Telford area, are single, newly unemployed and need to claim benefits then…
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