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What is UK Savings Week?UK Savings Week was launched in 2022 and is supported by The Buildings Society Association, the trade body of UK building societies and seven large credit unions. The idea behind the week is to raise awareness…
We’re excited to announce that we’ve been named finalists across three categories at this year’s Vulnerability Awareness Gala Awards.The shortlist is for:‘Debt Advice Provider of the Year’ in the Collections and Customer Service Awards (CCS)‘Best Vulnerable Customer Support Team’ in…
Who are PayPlan?Since we started PayPlan almost 31 years ago we’ve helped over 1 million people to become debt-free, and every year we help over 100,000 more people with their finances – something we’re immensely proud of.We continue to keep…
It’s a proud day for us at PayPlan today as we celebrate winning Best Financial Support Provider and Treating Customers Fairly Champion at the 2023 Consumer Credit Awards!The awards – now in their eighth year – are run annually by…
As we are reaching the end of August we are raising awareness and recognising that September is World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, with World Alzheimer’s Day taking place on the 21st September. World Alzheimer’s Day is a global opportunity to raise…
If you’re a mortgage holder worrying about rising interest rates, you may have heard about the recently introduced Mortgage Charter.As the cost of living crisis continues and interest rates keep increasing, many households are feeling the impact.For those already on…
The school holidays have arrived, and you may be worrying about your costs increasing whilst your children are off school. We know filling six weeks with activities can be hard work to plan but also can cost a fortune, especially…
We are so excited to announce PayPlan are finalists in two categories at the Consumer Credit Awards 2023. The two categories are;Treating customers fairly champion Best financial support provider The Consumer Credit Awards are run by Smart Money People, the UK’s dedicated…
In August 2021, PayPlan launched a referral partnership with GamCare to help people that are struggling with debt to be able to access free debt advice. We started this project in Leeds and after a successful pilot, now all GamCare…
Samaritans annual awareness campaign is back this JulyIn 2022 there wasn’t a single second when Samaritans volunteers weren’t on the phone with someone.24 July (24/7) is Samaritans Awareness Day, because they’re here to listen 24/7. On this date and throughout…
Reflecting on World Wellbeing WeekIn June, we celebrated World Wellbeing Week. The week-long event reminds people worldwide to pause and take a moment to prioritise their mental, physical, emotional, social, financial, and occupational wellbeing. Each of these factors are a…
Deafblind Awareness Week 2023Deafblindness is the combination of sight and hearing loss. It’s a disability in its own right, and over 400,000 people in the UK are affected.Most people with deafblindness aren’t entirely deaf or blind, and everyone’s experience is…
Following a hat-trick of wins in 2021 and shortlisting in 2022, we’ve been shortlisted for three awards at this year’s Credit Strategy Credit Awards.We have been shortlisted in three categories;Best Company to Work ForDebt Advice Provider of the Year Best Response…
We are pleased to announce our CEO, Rachel Duffey has been named on Credit Strategy’s Credit 500 list for a successive year – earning a place among the most influential people in consumer and commercial credit in 2023.From joining PayPlan 22…
Everyone experiences anxiety at some point in their life.Whether it’s a student feeling nervous about exams, a couple as they stand at the altar or someone that’s struggling to pay their utility bills, anxiety comes in all shapes and sizes.However,…
From today until 17th May, millions of households across the UK will be receiving the £301 first round of Cost-of-Living payments.Following the initial £650 payment received by more than eight million people last year, the Government are providing a further…
Starting in the USA in 2017, Stop Food Waste Day is now recognised all over the world and this year, it’s taking place on Wednesday 26 April.The factsAccording to The Felix Project, a London-based food redistribution charity, the UK wastes…