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There is something amiss when a declined bank applicant goes straight to a high street lender. Many of these customers with shaky credit could still borrow money at a somewhat reasonable rate, but only if…
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Multiple charities have accepted the challenge to create a network of food aid throughout Blaenau Gwent. The borough has become a land long forgotten by industry. The families that remain have found themselves battling extreme poverty, unable to…
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The introduction of a bond scheme by Caerphilly County Borough Council was innovative at the time of its creation in 2003. It was hailed as a way to help lower income residents and those receiving…
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Bridgend volunteers and community groups support donation drives aimed to feed neighbours in need. Food banks stockpile these donated items in order to distribute them to local residents that have experienced a recent hardship. Volunteers…
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An effort is made to provide assistance for heating costs to individuals on a low income and to keep families warm during the winter. There are services provided by councils, charities, and the government, and…
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Tenants who are permanent residents of Bridgend are protected from homelessness by a scheme that can replace the traditional cash rent deposit. Guarantees are made by the Bridgend Bond Board to assist people who are…
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Households in arrears on their utility bills need to seek help to stop a disconnection. They can contact their energy provider to enter in to a short term payment arrangement, or they can agree to a…
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The councils of Conwy and Denbighshire have partnered to help their citizens gain access to affordable rental housing. They lend their support to the charity Nacro which administers the Conwy and Denbighshire Bond Scheme. The…
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Food donation is quickly becoming a main staple of social aid services in the Welsh capital. These Cardiff food banks have had to make adjustments to schedules, add community partners and increase the number of…
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Citizens who are struggling to repay high heating bills may be eligible for some serious relief. The Free Boiler Replacement Scheme is an energy efficiency programme which is formally known as Energy Companies Obligation (ECO). It…