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Welcome to Working Lunch's little black book: a complete list of contact details for the organisations we mention on the show. For our regular DEBT, BENEFITS, TAX, SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTS and MORTGAGES contacts click here:
Thursday 07 January 2009 FRANCHISING
Be Franchising
featured in Rob's film and may help those living in the North East. Also try the
British Franchise Association
.
Business Link
has information on setting up your own franchise.
Tuesday 05 January 2009 BOILER SCRAPPAGE SCHEME Find information on how to take part in the £400 discount scheme, visit the
Energy Saving Trust website
or call them on 0800 512 012 Also visit the
British Gas website
for info on their extra £400 discount.
Monday 30 November 2009 MUMS RETURNING TO WORK The National Childbirth Trust has published
two free downloadable guides
for returning to work for mums and employers.
Thursday 26 November 2009 BOILER SAFETY If you suspect there is something wrong with your boiler you can request a free inspection from
Gas Safe Register
- the organisation formerly known as CORGI - on 0800 408 5500.
Wednesday 18 November 2009 CARE AT HOME FirstStop provide a
care advice service
to identify the right care services for older people. There is also an advice line you can call on 0800 377 7070.
Tuesday 17 November 2009 ENERGY SAVING GRANTS The
Energy Saving Trust
has details on grants that the Government, energy suppliers and local authorities provide.
Monday 16 November 2009 DOORSTEP SCAMS If in doubt about a doorstep trader contact Consumer Direct on 08454 040506. Visit the
Consumer Direct website
for tips on how to avoid being scammed. LONG TERM CARE Direct.gov, the website of the UK government, has help for people
caring for someone.
Monday 9 November 2009 MAKING A WILL Visit the
Will Aid website
for advice on making a will with a solicitor or do-it-yourself kit.
Monday 2 November 2009 ON-THE-JOB TRAINING SCHEMES The Cornwall scheme featured in today's film can be found
here.
Other regional schemes:
England
Scotland
Wales
Northern Ireland
Wednesday 28 October 2009 GRANDPARENT BENEFITS Learn more at the
Fostering Network website
or call 0800 0407675
Thursday 22 October 2009 MOBILE PHONES To compare mobile phone deals, you can use the price comparison site,
BillMonitor
,which is accredited by Ofcom.
Wednesday 21 October 2009 FUEL POVERTY For advice on fuel poverty you can call the Home Heat Helpline on 0800 33 66 99 or
go to their website
There's also the
Citizen's Advice website
and the Government's own website
Direct.gov.uk
- you need to look under the pensions and retirement section to look up winter fuel payments. OLDER WORKERS
The Really Caring 60+ Recruitment Company
Friday 16 October 2009 SMALL BUSINESSES - TAX
HMRC Business Payment Support Service
HMRC Support Scheme Helpline: 0845 302 1435 CREDIT RATING REPORTS
Experian
Equifax
Callcredit
Thursday 15 October 2009 LEHMAN BROTHERS
Creditor Helpline info
Helpline number: 0844 770 2203
Wednesday 14 October 2009 MONEY MATTERS ROADSHOW PENSIONS
Pensions Advisory Service
The Pensions Advisory Service
11 Belgrave Road
London
SW1V 1RB Helpline: 0845 6012923 DEBT ADVICE
Consumer Credit Counselling Service
Citizens Advice
National Debtline
TAX
TaxHelp for Older People
The Chartered Institute of Taxation
Friday 9 October 2009 POSTAL STRIKE
DHL
DX
Monday 5 October 2009 ENERGY SAVING MONITORS Energy monitors can be borrowed thanks to some schemes operated by local authorities and libraries, where the devices are loaned out in the same way as books. In some cases, housing associations are also loaning these to their residents. The Energy Saving Trust has a list of where the loan scheme is operating:
Click here for the list
It is worth going to your local library and enquiring. The Energy Saving Trust runs a loan scheme in some areas of London and elsewhere where they provide monitors administered by libraries. These are: The London councils - Croydon, Sutton, Richmond, Camden, Harrow, Haringey, Havering, Redbridge, Greenwich (not yet available: Ealing, Southwark, Barnet). Leicestershire County Council - see
here for more information
The City of Edinburgh Libraries recently launched a smart monitor lending scheme. The Energy Saving Trust are involved in a supporting capacity.
For people on low income or benefits, it is up to each energy supplier to determine if and how a customer is eligible for a monitor under the governments Carbon Emission Reduction Target (CERT). More details about CERT here:
Energy Saving Trust website.
Thursday 1 October 2009 MAIL SCAMS
Think Jessica
Wednesday 30 September 2009 CHILDREN COOKING CLASSES
Mini Cook
BUSINESS LINK Business Link national helpline: 0845 600 9 006
Starting a business during a recession
Starting a business as a woman
Starting a business on a low income
Tuesday 29 September 2009 FREEVIEW
Freeview retuning information
List of affected freeview boxes
Monday 28 September 2009 FULL-TIME MOTHERS
fulltimemothers.org
Thursday 24 September 2009 TREASURE HUNTING
Portable Antiquities Scheme
Wednesday 23 September 2009 BENEFITS HELP
Entitled To
Citizens Advice
And you can get advice from your Local Authority.
Wednesday 9 September 2009 ADULT LEARNING Careers Advice Service - 0800 100 900
Directgov
Tuesday 8 September 2009 CARERS ALLOWANCE ADVICE
Monday 7 September 2009 ENERGY PRICE COMPARISON SITES
Energyhelpline.com
Customer helpline: 0800 074 0745
uSwitch
Customer helpline: 0800 404 7908
UKPower.co.uk
Customer helpline: 0845 009 1780
SimplySwitch
Customer helpline: 08000 111 395
MoneySupermarket.com
Customer helpline: 0845 345 5708
HomeAdvisoryService.co.uk
Customer helpline: 0845 1800 300
SaveOnYourBills.co.uk
Customer helpline: 0800 055 3800
Energylinx
Which? Switch
Unravelit
Confused.com
Friday 4 September 2009 PENSIONS
DEBT ADVICE
Citizens Advice
National Debtline
Consumer Credit Counselling Service
For local authority advice centres, contact your local council.
Wednesday 2 September 2009 GREEN BUILDING
Energy Saving Trust website
Sustainable Build website
For for wattle and daub look at look at
Paula Sunshine's website
Tuesday 1 September 2009 CHILD TRUST FUNDS
Child Trust Fund website
Monday 27 July 2009 TAX CREDITS INFO
HM Revenue and Customs website
Citizens Advice network website
Direct.gov website - click where it says money, taxes and benefits
Monday 20 July 2009 PAYMENT ADVICE FOR BUSINESSES
Institute of Credit Management website
Wednesday 15 July 2009 CARBON TRUST ENERGY EFFICIENCY LOAN
Carbon Trust website
Monday 13 July 2009 CHEAP ENTERTAINMENT WEBSITES
Seatwave website
Viagogo website
Seatchoice website
Thursday 9 July 2009 WIND TURBINES
Energy Saving Trust website
Energy Saving Trust phone number: 0800 512 012
Monday 6 July 2009 PRIVATE LENDING
Wednesday 17 June 2009 0870
Say no to 0870 website
FREELANCE TIPS
Or apply on the phone at 0800 055 6688.
Wednesday 10 June TIPS FOR MARKET TRADERS: Identify your niche: do your homework and identify your niche in the market. Source your supplying: make sure your suppliers are reliable and supply good quality goods. Know your product: hone your sales technique by having an in-depth knowledge of your product. Be flexible: be prepared to adapt your business to changes in shopping trends.
Tuesday 9 June MOBILE PHONE DIRECTORY
118800 website
Wednesday 3 June OVER 60s RECRUITMENT
The Really Caring 60+ Recruitment Company Ltd
Monday 1 June FIND BENEFITS ADVICE CENTRES
Community Legal Advice website
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