Where can I get help and advice on financial abuse?
If you or your children are in immediate danger, call the police on 999. If you can’t talk (for example, because your abuser is present), call 999 followed by 55. This will confirm that you have a genuine emergency, and the police officer will do their best to find out your location.
Here is a list of charities, organisations, and support groups which offer expert advice on financial and domestic abuse:
- Refuge: 24/7 domestic abuse helpline for women/children – 0808 2000 247
- Women’s Aid: support via chat, email & forum
- Men’s Advice Line: help for male abuse victims – 0808 8010327
- Galop: support for LGBT+ abuse victims – 0800 999 5428
- Money Advice: info on financial abuse – 0800 138 7777
Other countries may find some services listed below helpful
- In Ireland: please visit the Citizens Information website
- In France: please visit the Banque de France website
- In the Netherlands: your local municipality offers support with business issues, debts, income, retraining, and more. They are legally required to help with debt problems
- In Spain: you can go to the municipality institutions where you live. They can help you with advice and coaching in the field of business problems, financing, and income support
- In Portugal: visit the ePortugal website