Debt Advice (Regulated)
Help your customers gain control of their finances by introducing an FCA-regulated Debt Advice service.
The service is tailored to each business case and individual, imparting knowledge on everything from debt management to in-depth budgeting advice, achievable repayment plans and application support for entitled benefits and grants, all leading to a possible debt solution.
3,875 People supported through the Pound Advice service
£3,316.83 Average financial gains per person through reduced debts, reduced outgoings, and increased income
£4,563,955 Total financial gains per residents
When financial pressure becomes debt, the stakes are higher
More people are falling into problem debt due to rising living costs
38% of UK adults are struggling to keep up with bills
72% of adults experienced living costs rise, with 14% using more credit to cope
Debt situations are often complex, stressful, and time-critical
Average unsecured debt among advice clients is £16,874
Average mortgage arrears hit £12,534, up 22% year‑on‑year
Organisations face growing demand for regulated, specialist intervention
Over 400,000 people sought debt help from Citizens Advice in 2025
Demand intensity: ~2,300–2,600 people per day seek debt advice at peak periods
Poor or delayed advice leads to worsening arrears, enforcement action, and harm
2,516 County Court Judgments (CCJs) issued per day in early 2025 (legal enforcement action)
318 individual insolvencies per day in England and Wales
Delivery and benefits
Our nationwide network of Community Partners are trained and certified by the Financial Conduct Authority and delivers our advice one-to-one via the telephone or face-to-face.
How our regulated Debt Advice can support your organisation:
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Financial efficiencies
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A single overview of data
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End-to-end, seamless management and delivery
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Reduced burden on frontline, housing, and welfare teams
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Better outcomes through structured resolution, not short-term fixes
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Improve customer satisfaction
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Enhance accessibility for users
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Confidence in fully compliant, FCA-regulated delivery
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Reduced risk of escalation, enforcement, or crisis
Our Stories
Empowering people in need to live better lives is at the heart of what we do. Hear from Barry, an L&Q resident, on how our Debt Advice service changed his life.
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