Helping you to help yourself
Empowerment is at the heart of what we do at Shiney Advice (SHARP). Our goal isn’t just to provide immediate solutions, but to equip you with the knowledge and tools you need for lasting success.
Did you know that there is a wide range of information and support available online. By accessing this information you may be able to get an immediate answer to your query without the need to wait or make an appointment
You can access various sites via your smartphone or laptop or by calling into your local library/electronic village hall where there is free community IT access. By using self serve you can download information, forms and fact sheets and make benefit claims online.
Across Sunderland there is FREE access to computers to help you connect to these online supports sites.
Useful links for Sunderland
alltogethersunderland.co.uk has useful information and advice about:
- maximising your income
- prioritising and budgeting
- cutting costs by getting the best deals for you
- making the right choices for you
- where to get free debt advice and saving £££’s at home
Benefits advice
Other useful links from the gov.uk website:
Links to Benefit Forms:
Attendance Allowance
Carer's Allowance
New Style Employment and Support Allowance
UC50: Universal Credit Capability for Work Questionnaire
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for Children
Council Tax and Housing Benefit Support Online Claim
Universal Credit: Step by Step Online Claim Guide
Benefits calculator
Citizens Advice
The Money Advice Service
The national Money Advice Service is free, impartial and can help you make the most of the money that you have coming in. The website is organised by life events and includes a beginners guide to managing your money, a cut back calculator, a money health check and budget planner, alongside sections on money saving tips. It has been reported that over 80% of people that used the site and followed its recommendations had found at least one way of making their budget go further.
https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk
Other specific advice from the service;
Other free money advice services
National Debt Helpline
Pay Plan
Step Change Debt Charity
Contact Details
Shiney Advice and Resource Project (ShARP)
- 0191 385 6687
- advice@shineyadvice.org.uk
- ShARP 17 Beatrice Terrace, Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne and Wear DH4 4QW
Sunderland West Advice
Project
- 0191 514 2930
- swap@pallionactiongroup.co.uk
- Pallion Action Group 5 East Moor Road Pallion Sunderland SR4 6QW