Competitions
9 Oct 2019
News and Stories
10 Sep 2019
Shout: Supporting People in Crisis
In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day, we’re speaking to PayPlan Team Leader and ‘Shout’ volunteer Laura Evans. We sat down with Laura to find out more about how Shout offers support to people in crisis. Hi Laura, what can…
Living in Debt
10 Sep 2019
Samaritans and PayPlan talk on suicide prevention
Every year in September, organisations around the world campaign to raise awareness of suicide prevention for World Suicide Prevention Day. That’s why we’ve teamed up with the Samaritans to talk about suicide prevention ready for #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. Why is it important…
News and Stories
18 Jul 2019
Sub-prime credit cards: are they worth the risk?
Trying to get credit when you’re in debt, or have a poor credit score, can be incredibly frustrating. It might be the case that you’ve got a less-than-ideal credit score due to a County Court Judgment a few years ago,…
News and Stories
5 Jul 2019
Don’t be fooled by fake websites!
Are you worried about fake websites? We know that there’s no shortage of debt advice companies in the UK. Some, like us, offer free advice and free debt management plans, whilst others offer free advice but charge both a set-up…
Client Stories
20 May 2019
Client Story – Amy
How much debt were you in when you asked PayPlan for help? When I initially called PayPlan to see if they could help me, I was in around £15,000 worth of debt. I said to the person on the phone…
Client Stories
14 May 2019
Client Story: “My life is very different now that I’m debt-free”
Debt Facts
5 Apr 2019
An Expert Opinion… Debt Relief Order with Diane Watson
Hi Diane, can you briefly explain what it is you and the Debt Relief Order team do here at PayPlan? My role is the Competent Authority Liaison, which means I’m the link between PayPlan and the Insolvency Service. I am…
Living in Debt
3 Apr 2019
The Financial Struggles of Being a Single Parent
There are many reasons single parents struggle financially, and it’s nothing to be embarrassed about. Being a single parent is hard, especially when there’s only one monthly paycheck instead of two and you have to put more money into childcare…
Client Stories
19 Feb 2019
Has Universal Credit been a failure? – We asked our clients
With food bank use still rife across the UK and a considerable amount of in-work families still needing to use food banks, the controversy over Universal Credit rages on. In order to make sense of how well Universal Credit is…
Living in Debt
9 Oct 2018
A Third of People Wait Up To Four Years Before Getting Debt Help
Almost 30% of people in financial difficulty admit they wait three to four years before reaching out for debt advice.
Client Stories
3 Sep 2018
Become debt free – 5 tips from a PayPlan client
Want some motivation this fine Monday morning? Nothing inspires us more than the story of a PayPlan client who successfully became debt free. Alongside our many success stories, these helpful tips and tricks from our previous client, Andy, could help you…
Debt Facts
7 Jul 2018
Gambling Addiction & Debt
I recently read about a man who has gambled since he was 12 years old. He believed he needed to gamble in order to survive. He is now older and married with 2 children, yet he still gambles. His wife…
Living in Debt
16 May 2018
Mental Health Awareness Week
Living in Debt
4 May 2018
It’s Time to Break the Taboo of Debt
As a family, we first started talking about debt in 2013 when things got to the lowest point. We were skint – proper skint. It wasn’t about being able to afford a few pints at the pub, we didn’t have…
Client Stories
3 May 2018
Case Study – Mike
Mike (50) first came to PayPlan in 2012 with £17,000 of debt. Mike needed to carry out some urgent maintenance on the property where he lived.
Industry News
25 Apr 2018
PayPlan announced as finalist for Debt Advice Provider of the Year
PayPlan have been shortlisted for Debt Advice Provider of the Year for the Credit Awards 2018, which has been the industry’s flagship event for over 20 years. They have been recognised for their work in creating an end to end…
Client Stories
15 Mar 2018
Case Study – Diane
Diane (39) reached out to PayPlan for debt help in 2014. Between herself and her husband they found themselves with £45,000 worth of debt. Diane and her partner were applying for adoption. During the process it was explained to them…
Client Stories
6 Mar 2018
Case Study – Katie
Katie (30) reached out to PayPlan when she was 25 years old, and had £12,000 worth of debt. Katie went to university and when she graduated had a student overdraft of £2,000 as well as a credit card. At the…
Client Stories
26 Feb 2018
Case Study – Richard
Richard (38) reached out to PayPlan in 2008 with £15,000 of debt. The company that Richard was working for at the time were unreliable at paying wages. They would sometimes pay employees less one month and more the month after…