Homeowners caught in the cladding scandal are coming under enormous financial pressure. These organisations may be able to help if you are struggling.


Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service: A new government-backed scheme (launched 1st August 2023), providing free legal advice and representation (legal aid) to people in danger of losing their home.

Gov-UK Cost of Living Support: Find out what support is available to help with the cost of living. This includes income and disability benefits, bills and allowances, childcare, housing and travel.

UK Finance: Support for customers in payment difficulties who may be having trouble paying their mortgage, credit card or personal loan.

Citizens Advice: Free, confidential information and advice on your rights, including advice on money, housing, legal and other problems.

MoneyHelper: Free and impartial money advice.

Money Saving Expert: Tips and articles about money, debt, banking and saving, including the free Mental Health & Debt PDF booklet.

National Debtline: Information and advice about debt, including a helpline, online webchat and sample letters for writing to creditors.

Shelter: Advice, support and legal services for people struggling with bad housing or homelessness, including free advice about money problems, debt and budgeting.

StepChange: Free advice about money problems, debt and budgeting.

The Trussell Trust: Emergency food and support for people in need, including a searchable list of local foodbanks.

Turn2Us: Helps people in financial difficulty to access benefits, grants and support services.