We are the national money education charity dedicated to better thinking about money.

We are the national money education charity dedicated to better thinking about money.

Our passion is to help people stay in control, rather than let money control them and disrupt their lives through over indebtedness or poverty. We offer a range of resources, tools and training to help everybody handle their money well, and help others to do likewise!

Benefits Information 2012

Credit Action’s Tax & Benefits Report 2012
38 Changes this April

Credit Action has put together a report highlighting 38 of the changes that are set to take place over the course of April. We have also produced an infographic to illustrate several of the key reforms.

To find out more – click here

 

Student Moneymanual

The Student Moneymanual will reach 450,000 students this year

The Student Moneymanual provides useful information to students on the financial support available at university as well as, helpful tips on how to manage finances by budgeting and saving at university.

To order hard copies or to download a copy for free click here

Credit Action Research

Credit Action Research

Credit Action’s research provides interesting insight into young people’s attitudes and approach to money and financial independence ahead of university.

To see the findings – click here

 

Download the Spendometer

Download our free app to help you manage your money on your mobile. If you can't work out where your money goes each week, or if you're trying to stick to a budget the Spendometer is a useful tool to help you keep a record of everything you spend.

www.spendometer.co.uk

Give As You Live

Thousands of stores will donate money to us when you shop with them online.

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Shop online with thousands of stores and raise money for us with every purchase - at no cost
Give as you Live is 100% secure and we respect your privacy.

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Student Workshops

Schools & Colleges - Book your free money education workshop for students aged 11-19

Credit Action can provide free of charge presentations and workshops in schools and colleges to help students in years 7-13 learn to manage their money responsibly and independently. The sessions will last an hour covering topics such as budgeting, banking and using credit wisely and savings. The presentations are offered to schools on a first come, first served basis – so book early to avoid disappointment!

Contact the Credit Action office to request a workshop today


Latest News

Average household debt rose for the second time in three months

Posted on 9 May 2012

Credit Action’s May Debt Statistics reveal that average household debt rose for the second time in three months, suggesting growth in unsecured debt levels is becoming entrenched
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This is a video which was created for the Credit Today Awards ceremony. We were thrilled to be the charity of choice for the event!

Credit Action Budget Builder

Making budgeting simpler

The Credit Action Budget Builder is an easy-to-use, interactive budgeting tool. It enables you not only to input your income and expenditure but also to decide which of your bank accounts it should come from.