We are so pleased that Tracey was asked to submit an article to the Enforcement News, where she discussed Unclaimed Income Related Benefits. It is estimated that total amount of unclaimed income related benefits and social tariffs is now £22.7 billion a year. This represents a 21{f3b3f361cfed835ca4663055645c160a472359fe9a36c815ae3b41fd8926f56d} increase on earlier estimates.
The article can be found on page 17.
We are proud to announce that Hambury Tilmond have renewed their contract with us at Welfare Together after seeing the benefit and support that we can offer their customers.
Hambury Tilmond are a provider of Enforcement Agent, Legal and Debt Collection services for both the public and private sectors.
When first contacted by Hambury Tilmond they had asked us to assist them with a debt surgery they were holding for their customers and client. During the surgery, we were able to offer advice and support to a number of vulnerable customers with positive outcomes.
Mrs M appears be facing multiple challenges related to financial hardship. Here’s a breakdown of her situation.
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Miss W, a hardworking individual with no recourse to benefits, found herself in a dire financial predicament. Despite her efforts to keep up with rent and debts, she was left with a mere £40 per month, barely covering her essential expenses such as food, utilities, and water.
Miss W’s distress came to light during a recent debt surgery session where she sought urgent assistance. Recognising the severity of her situation, she was promptly referred to Welfare Together for specialised support.
Upon evaluation, Welfare Together unearthed distressing details about Miss W’s circumstances:
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Following our support at Hambury Tilmond debt surgery, they requested our ongoing support for their vulnerable customers. During the last year we have helped their customers with rent grants, DRO, mental health signposting, social tariffs, blue badges and school dinners.
Hambury Tilmond understand the importance of holistic support for individuals in financial hardship and how working with us, they have seen that they can make a positive difference for their vulnerable customers.
We’re excited to announce a new partnership with Walsall Council! This collaboration marks a significant step forward in our mission to empower vulnerable residents and strengthen local communities.
At Welfare Together, we believe in proactive assistance. We leverage advanced data analytics to identify residents who might be at risk of financial hardship before traditional methods catch up. This allows us to offer targeted support and connect them with essential resources sooner, potentially preventing bigger problems down the road.
Through this partnership with Walsall Council, we can combine our expertise in identifying vulnerable individuals with the council’s resources and local knowledge. This collaborative approach allows us to provide a wider range of support to those in need.
Our goal is to empower vulnerable residents by maximising their access to benefits, connecting them with relevant support services, and offering practical assistance. By working together with Walsall Council, we can help residents overcome financial challenges and build a more secure future.
This partnership with Walsall Council serves as a model for collaboration between local authorities and organisations like Welfare Together. By combining our resources and expertise, we can create a more robust support system for vulnerable residents across the UK.
Welfare Together is about making a positive difference in people’s lives, and we are pleased to be a part of this initiative with Walsall Council!
Supporting customers together, Welfare Together.
We are excited to announce a new chapter in our journey as we embark on a partnership with Mid Sussex District Council in a shared commitment to supporting vulnerable customers facing debt challenges. Mid Sussex is a local government district in West Sussex. It includes towns such as East Grinstead, Haywards Heath, and Burgess Hill.
At Welfare Together, we have a dedication to proactive assistance, ensuring that individuals in need receive support even before they’re officially identified as ‘vulnerable’ through traditional methods.
Our partnership with Mid Sussex District Council marks a significant step forward in our mission to make a real difference in people’s lives. What sets our partnership apart is the innovative strategies used to identify and support customers who may be at risk of becoming vulnerable using advanced data analytics. Our partnership with Mid Sussex District Council is rooted in a shared vision of making a tangible difference in people’s lives.
Welfare Together is committed to empowering vulnerable customers and helping them overcome financial challenges. Whether its providing debt advice, connecting individuals to support services, or offering practical assistance. Our goal is to ensure everyone in their community has access to the help they need.
As we start this partnership with Mid Sussex District Council, we are filled with optimism and determination. Together, we have the opportunity to make a difference with the lives of vulnerable customers. Offering support and a pathway to better financial stability. We are proud to be a part of this partnership and look forward to the positive impact we can make together through Welfare Together.
Welfare Together is about making a tangible difference in people’s lives, and we are pleased to be a part of this initiative with Mid Sussex District Council!
Supporting customers together, Welfare Together.
We are pleased to announce that Welfare Together has signed up for a membership with the Charis Shop. This exciting partnership marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to supporting those in need in your communities.
Here at Welfare Together, we’re an organisation dedicated to providing essential services and resources to individuals and families facing financial hardships. This membership will help us to expand our reach and amplify our impact in many meaningful ways. By becoming a member, we gain access to a broader network of support, resources, and opportunities for collaboration.
Charis is the trusted administrator for many essential funds and grants on behalf of major companies, local authorities, and charities. They supply a service for any organisation needing to safely distribute financial support and assistance, whilst being compliant with regulatory criteria. They deliver their support through the provision of tailored, managed services and through the Charis Shop platform.
The Charis Shop offers 24/7 access to lots of products and services which offer immediate support to those who need it the most in your communities. Giving organisations like us the ability to facilitate emergency assistance for your customers who are in immediate need.
We work with some extremely vulnerable cases of customers who sometimes can’t afford the basic necessities for a healthy and positive life. As a committed debt support company, we’re aiming to help customers who are in desperate need of aid quickly, combatting these situations before they arise. We’re hoping that our membership with the Charis Shop will help us achieve this.
If you’re facing financial troubles, or struggling with debt, don’t hesitate to reach out to a trusted support organisation for assistance.
To find out more about the Charis Shop, click the link below.
We are extremely proud to announce that our own Tracey Stone has been nominated as a finalist for the “Women in Enforcement” award at the 2024 CIVEA Excellence Awards. The “Women in Enforcement” award showcases best practice in the enforcement sector and shines a spotlight on exceptional performance within the industry.
This is a great achievement and a real testament to the work that is done at Welfare Together. We help you to better support your customers that are already struggling with the cost of living or are vulnerable. We are dedicated to helping vulnerable individuals avoid getting into debt and give expert advice to those experiencing financial hardships.
CIVEA (Civil Enforcement Association) is the principal trade association representing civil enforcement agencies. CIVEA represents approximately 40 companies hat make up more than 95{f3b3f361cfed835ca4663055645c160a472359fe9a36c815ae3b41fd8926f56d} of the enforcement industry.
CIVEA members work to enforce civil debt on behalf of local authorities and HMCTS. As local government finances are continuously being put under pressure, the work CIVEA members do is becoming increasingly important as a major source of revenue. This is because uncollected tax debts and fines results in less money for services and higher bills for paying residents.
The CIVEA conference is solely dedicated to the work of Civil enforcement Agents and has become a pivotal event, bringing together industry, public bodies, regulators, and the third sector.
The conference highlights insightful discussions about how the recent changes in the sector are shaping our work. It also showcases how we can get creative to tackle the challenges of public sector debt recovery after the effects of the pandemic.
We are really looking forward to the conference and the award. To find out more about CIVEA and the work that they do, please follow the link
Talk to us about how we can proactively support your customers that are facing debt issues or are vulnerable. Our ethos, our systems and our processes all focus on supporting your customers. We help them to manage their finances better and support them with realistic and manageable payment plans to repay their Local Authority debt.
