benefits : Bournville Village Trust

BVT Community-wide Services

Created March 24, 2020
To help protect the most vulnerable and support those in need in the communities we work, we are providing some services…
Posted in: community services and coronavirus

Benefit Cap and Calculator

Created November 13, 2017
The Benefit Cap, introduced by the Government, limits the amount that a household can get in certain benefits. When benefits are…
Posted in: Managing Your Money

Universal Credit

Created November 13, 2017
Universal Credit is a monthly payment that combines six different benefits. Birmingham and Telford are part of the full digital service…
Posted in: Managing Your Money

Bedroom Tax / Spare Room Subsidy

Created November 13, 2017
The Bedroom Tax, also known as the Spare Room Subsidy, affects anyone of working age who receives Housing Benefit or Universal…
Posted in: Managing Your Money

Money Advice and Tips

Created November 13, 2017
If 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

Benefit Calculator

Created November 13, 2017
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

Universal Credit – new information film available to watch now

Created July 11, 2016
Bournville Village Trust (BVT) is encouraging residents who need help understanding Universal Credit to watch a new information film. This short…
Posted in: News, News & Events

Benefit Cap Calculator – check if you’re affected now

Created April 19, 2016
Bournville Village Trust (BVT) is encouraging residents who think they may be affected by the cap to benefits to use an…
Posted in: News, News & Events

Changes to benefits – Universal Credit

Created June 11, 2015
From this month (June), if you live in the Telford area, are single, newly unemployed and need to claim benefits then…
Posted in: News, News & Events

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