Below are a number of support services available to residents of Solihull:
Advance Credit Union
A safe way to save and a cost-effective way to borrow. Call 0121 350 8883 or email info@advancecu.org.uk
British Legion
Helps people who have served or are serving in the armed forces. Call 0808 802 8080.
Citizens Advice Solihull
Provides free and confidential advice. Call 0808 2787976, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
Adviceline Universal Credit – Help to Claim Line
Call 0800 1448 444 or visit the CASB website.
Solihull Community Advice Hubs
Based in Chelmsley Wood and central Solihull. They provide a wide range of information, advice and support.
Call 0121 709 7590 or email admin@solihullcommunityhub.org.uk
Money Advice Service
A debt counselling service. Call 0800 138 7777 or visit their Money Helper website.
Stop Loan Sharks
Provides 24/7 support. Call 0300 555 2222 or visit their Stop Loan Sharks website.
Entitlements and household grants
Council Tax Reduction
Call 0121 704 8200 or visit Solihull Council’s website.
Free school meals
Call the Family Information Service on 0800 389 8667 or email familyinfo@solihull.gov.uk
Housing Benefit
Call 0121 704 8200 or visit Solihull Council’s website.
Sick Pay
Visit the Gov.uk website.
Solihull Council’s Discretionary Crisis Fund
Provides help with food, fuel and items like white goods and beds for households experiencing financial hardship. Call 0121 704 8284.
Solihull Council’s Discretionary Housing Payments
Provides help with rent for Solihull residents in receipt of housing benefit/Universal credit housing costs and experiencing financial hardship. Call 0121 704 6202.
Solihull Community Housing Hardship Fund
Provides emergency help for tenants with urgent financial needs. Call 0121 717 1515 or email moneyadvice@solihullcommunityhousing.org.uk
Universal Credit Helpline
Call 0800 144 8444 for advice and support.
