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Our blog covers the latest news at PayPlan, tips to help you save money, our latest press releases, expert insight and everything in between.

News and Stories 28 Sep 2023

PayPlan becomes Trauma Research UK’s first referral partner

PayPlan, one of the UK’s largest free debt advice providers, has committed its support to Trauma Research UK after becoming its first referral partner.Trauma Research UK is a national charity dedicated to making a difference, providing support and recovery programmes…

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…

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…

In other news 30 Aug 2023

Raising awareness of World Alzheimer’s Month

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…

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…

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

Reflecting on World Wellbeing Week

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…

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…