Help with finances

Breathing Space Debt Respite Scheme 

The Breathing Space scheme provides protections for people in problem debt by pausing enforcement action and freezing charges, interest and fees for qualifying debts. Find out more about the scheme here.

Citizens Advice Fareham

Citizens Advice Fareham can provide support and information (92 KB) on cost of living issues, debt, benefits, employment, housing including rent arrears, fuel vouchers and grants. Find out more and how you can contact them here.

Fareham and Gosport Basics Bank  

What they can do to help:

• Short term practical support to anyone in a crisis or emergency situation who cannot afford food
• A referral is required to access the service

How can they be contacted?

• Contact Citizens Advice in the first instance by calling 01329 822204.

Fareham Food Bank

What they can do to help:

• Free food parcels for those in need, to support those in crisis

How can they be contacted?

• Contact Citizens Advice on 01329 237121 in the first instance to ensure all your support needs are met. They can refer you to the Fareham Food Bank if this will be the best help for you.
• Visit Fareham Food Bank website 
• Opening hours:
  Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am -12 noon.