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About us

The Mayor is Building A Fairer Newham, taking action to champion the interest of residents and ensuring residents have access to all the financial support they need. Our Newham Money is key to delivering on the Mayor's Community Wealth Building agenda, to ensure economic growth in Newham is shared locally.

Our Newham Money offers support to Newham residents who may be struggling with debt or the everyday cost of living. We are a free confidential service and here to help you secure financial wellbeing.

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Affordable loans

Borrow money at an affordable rate that you will be able to pay back.

Smart spending

Free up money by changing the way you spend. See how small changes can improve your financial wellbeing.

Regular saving

Start small and grow big, build up financial stability and improve your finances.

Debt advice

Get free advice on how to get out and stay out of debt. Find out how best to prioritise any debts you may already have.

Benefits and income

Find out if you are entitled to benefits whether you are in or out of work.

Hardship Support

We offer help with expenses in an emergency or if you are vulnerable and experiencing severe hardship.

Borrow money at an affordable rate that you will be able to pay back.

Free up money by changing the way you spend. See how small changes can improve your financial wellbeing.

Start small and grow big, build up financial stability and improve your finances.

Get free advice on how to get out and stay out of debt. Find out how best to prioritise any debts you may already have.

Find out if you are entitled to benefits whether you are in or out of work.

We offer help with expenses in an emergency or if you are vulnerable and experiencing severe hardship.

Tools

Use our free tools to get a better picture of your finances, find out the types of loan you can afford and work out how you can save more money.

Case Studies

I had built up high rent arrears after fleeing my home from domestic violence. Our Newham Money supported me by ensuring I was receiving my full entitlement to benefits. They also provided me with budgeting, debt support and agreed an arrangement with my landlord to clear arrears of over £2900.

- Anonymous

I am a Newham resident who was placed into temporary accommodation and was unable to speak English. Our Newham Money supported me by contacting an interpreter to help us complete a benefits check. Despite the language barriers and being digital excluded, they helped me to complete further benefit applications which lead to an increase of over £10,000 per year.

- Resident in E20

I was experiencing financial hardship caused by additional expenses due to Covid. I requested help towards school uniform for my son. Our Newham Money Emergency Support team awarded me a £90.00 voucher to be redeemed at Asda. Thanks to Our Newham Money, my son was able to attend school with suitable uniform at the start of the term.

- Resident in E6

I am the parent of 3 disabled children and ran short of funds for food. I needed help for extra food costs due to the school summer holidays. Our Newham Money supported awarded a £70.00 supermarket voucher which was a huge help towards food expenses.

- Resident in E13

I was facing ongoing energy debts, which left me in great financial hardship. Our Newham Money supported me by providing advice and advocated on my behalf with the energy company which resulted in half of the debt being written off. An affordable repayment was subsequently agreed for the remaining balance.

- Resident in E15

Thirteen families and I were in dire need of help due to a fire in our block. We were in need of food and basic clothing items. Our Newham Money mobilised all their resources and awarded each family up to £400 within 2 days.

- Resident in E13