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Welcome to PayPlan’s debt advice blog!

The PayPlan Blog is a vibrant social space to chat, share tips and pick up new ideas to live well on a budget. From free things to do with your kids this weekend to a big meal on a small budget, we’ll be sharing all of our ideas with you. And most importantly – we want you to share your top tips with us!

So, what are you waiting for? Come in, make yourself comfortable, grab yourself a cuppa and get involved in the chat.

News and Stories 21 Sep 2023

PayPlan manager championed by Trauma Research UK

PayPlan’s Vulnerability Champion, Natalie Sentance, has been presented with an award as recognition for her work at Trauma Research UK.Natalie is one of 13 mentors across the country for Trauma Research UK, which supports individuals who have experienced trauma.Natalie received…

Money Management 19 Sep 2023

How can you start building a better future this UK Savings Week?

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…

Industry News 15 Sep 2023

PayPlan finalists in three categories at Vulnerability Awareness Gala Awards

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…

News and Stories 15 Sep 2023

Working together with NADP

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…

Industry News 7 Sep 2023

PayPlan wins two awards at the 2023 Consumer Credit Awards!

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…

Industry News 22 Aug 2023

FCA Loan Fee Fraud

This Summer the cost of living crisis is exerting more pressure than ever on people’s finances, with 55% of UK adults more worried about money this year than last year*. This is pushing people into borrowing more money than they…

Industry News 14 Aug 2023

Understanding the Mortgage Charter

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…

Money Saving Ideas 27 Jul 2023

How to save money this summer holidays

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…

News and Stories 21 Jul 2023

Finalists at the Consumer Credit Awards

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…

News and Stories 19 Jul 2023

GamCare Partnership with PayPlan

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…

Industry News 14 Jul 2023

Samaritans launches its Talk To Us 2023 awareness campaign in July

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…

News and Stories 12 Jul 2023

From 19th to 25th June, Mencap are hosting Learning Disability Week.

From 19th to 25th June, Mencap are hosting Learning Disability Week.Learning Disability Week highlights the amazing achievements of the 1.5 million people in the UK diagnosed with a learning disability. This year, Mencap are busting the myths associated with learning…

Industry News 12 Jul 2023

Deafblind Awareness Week 2023

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…

Industry News 25 May 2023

PayPlan shortlisted in three categories at distinguished Credit Awards

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…

News and Stories 18 May 2023

PayPlan CEO Rachel Duffey features on Credit 500 Index

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…

News and Stories 16 May 2023

Mental Health Awareness Week 2023

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,…

News and Stories 27 Apr 2023

First round of Cost of Living Payments – are you eligible?

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…

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