Somerset Financial Well-being Project is an initiative funded by Somerset County Council which brings together four not-for-profit credit unions operating throughout Somerset and the wider South-West region, and a number of local and national respected charities & community groups. The funding and credit union project partners are:

Together, we are offering free financial well-being information, free community events and free training to anyone who lives or works in Somerset.

This information aims to help anyone who is facing anxiety and stress caused by money worries or who is concerned about their financial future by signposting them to Free, expert help and support.

You can access:

• FREE information on financial well-being, managing debt, how to reduce any stress or anxiety caused by money worries and how to plan for a better financial future
  
  
• A friendly and professional approach - we are here to help not to judge
  
  
• FREE community events and drop in sessions at locations across the County
  
  
• FREE training events for both residents and employees

You don't have to be a member of a credit union to take advantage of the Somerset Financial Well-being Project but by becoming a member of your local credit union, like Westcountry Savings & Loans you can take advantage of ethical and affordable loans and a great range of savings accounts. You will also be helping to support your local community. If you would like to join us, click here.

Take a look at the Somerset Financial Well-being Project video. Click here

Download our new Guide to Financial Wellbeing

Download our leaflet on sources of free information and support

Dealing with your debt now [website information]

Avoid falling into debt in the future [website information]

The Salvation Army - offers free advice and support including on how to budget and manage debt. For more information visit their website by clicking here.

The Centre for Sustainable Energy - has some great FREE information and resources on how to manage your energy supply to reduce rising costs. Click here for more information.

Mindline - Ongoing financial stress can impact your mental health and wellbeing, if you are struggling, please contact Mindline on 01823 276 892 or Freephone 0800 138 1692. Mindline is Somerset’s 24/7 emotional support and mental health helpline, it is a confidential listening service which provides a safe place to talk if you, or someone you know, is in distress. You can also visit the Mind website by clicking here.

kathryn@westcountry.org.uk [Somerset]

Miriam@westcountry.org.uk [North Somerset]