What's the problem?

I suddenly have no money

Lost job
Benefits stopped (sanctioned/failed a medical)
Emergency/disaster (fire, flood, lost money)
Relationship breakdown
No recourse to public funds (NRPF)

I’m waiting on a payment/decision

Made a new claim for benefit
Benefit is delayed
Waiting for benefit decision to be reassessed

My money doesn’t stretch far enough

Deciding between food and fuel
Low income or zero hours contract
Not sure if eligible to claim for benefit
Change of circumstances (e.g. new baby / bereavement / illness / reduction in benefit)
Unsure how to manage my money/overspending

I have debt

Rent, Council Tax, gas or electricity arrears
Payday loans or owing friends and family
Benefit repayments

I have other problems that are affecting how I manage my money

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Created by Greater Manchester Poverty Action in collaboration with Tameside VCSFE sector & Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council. With thanks to everyone who contributed, particularly Tameside food banks. Based on learning from the A Menu for Change project.