We provide access to free and confidential services to help you get the right support to maximise your income and reduce debt.
Welfare Rights Appointments 0141 763 1317 (option 4) andrew.sproul@tollcross-ha.org.uk The service can provide a benefit check to ensure that you are receiving your correct entitlement to benefits. Whether you are unemployed, sick or disabled, on a low income or have never claimed before we can help you. It can provide support with application completion and review, and support with challenging decisions and appeals. Energy Advice Appointments 0141 763 1317 info@stepadvice.org.uk Help is available with energy matters, including dealing with utility companies on behalf of domestic householders and can help with issues such as fuel debt, switching and checking if households are on the correct tariffs, and more. STEP (Shettleston and Tollcross Energy Project) run in partnership with Shettleston Housing Association. Money Advice Appointments 0141 764 1234 advice@tollcrosscommunitytrust.org Working in partnership with Shettleston Housing Association, TSMAS (Tollcross & Shettleston Money Advice Service) provides a referral based service to our customers. The service can provide help with:
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Opportunities at our
Advice & Learning Centre
Welcome Space &
Computer Hub
Computer Hub
The Welcome Space is a warm inviting place where you can spend time. Tea, Coffee and Biscuits will be provided. There is a large TV, free Wi-Fi and free computer hub.
Food Project
Run by Tollcross Community Trust, the food project is here to help those who are going through hard times.
Based at our Advice & Learning Centre, volunteers are there to provide help and emergency food.
Open Tuesday (10am-12noon), Thursday & Friday (1.30pm-3.30pm). Contact the Centre for more information.
Work support
Helping you into work - Monday to Friday
Jobs & Business Glasgow provide support / advice on jobs and training (including applications, CVs, and interviews. Contact 0300 123 2898 to register.
Career Advice Service - Monday 1.30pm-4.30pm
Book an appointment with Skills Development Scotland for career advice (including career choices and changes, jobs and course search, CVs and interviews, apprenticeships, and redundancy). Discover more at myworldofwork.co.uk. Book now 0800 917 8000.
Support for parents with disabled children
Enable, supporting parents facing obstacles getting into work or training. For parents who or whose children have a disability – contact 0141 483 1550.
Training opportunities
Construction Skills Certificate Scheme - Friday 9.30am-12.30pm (Jobs & Business Glasgow) - contact 0300 123 2898 to register.
Enable, supporting parents facing obstacles getting into work or training. For parents who or whose children have a disability – contact 0141 483 1550.
Beginner’s Computing Course – Monday’s 10.00-12.00 and Wednesday 14.00-16.00 (Glasgow Life) – contact 0141 764 1234 to register.
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Class every Tuesday 10.00-12.00 – call 0141 764 1234 to book a place.
Certificated Courses available through out the year include Child Development, Community Development, First Aid and Food Hygiene – Call 0141 764 1234 to find out more
Young people drop-in
Every 2nd Tuesday 2pm-4pm at our Advice & Learning Centre
Action for Children provide advice and support for people aged between16-24 on how to find a job, what training options are available, how to apply for a bank account/bus pass, & more.
Credit Union
BCD Credit Union provide value loans and flexible saving plans to its members. As a not-for-profit credit union, they are working to give the community ethical saving options and affordable loans.
Can I become a member? If you live or work in the Tollcross area you can become a member.
How to become a member? You can complete a form online at bcdcreditunion.co.uk or visit our Advice & Learning Centre between 9.30am to 11.30am, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday.
Be Well Coffee Morning
Be Well Coffee Morning - Every 2nd Monday 10.00-12.00 (Glasgow Life) – drop-in
Useful links
Cost-of-Living
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They offer advice and signposting on the following areas: Energy & bills, Benefits & income, Children & families, Debt & money, Health & wellbeing and Older or disabled people.
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See what support is available to help with the cost of living and save money with our energy saving tips, from the Government Scheme.
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Free, practical, and impartial advice and information. Support online or over the phone. Scotland’s largest digital advice hub.
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MoneyHelper brings together information and support together from: Money Advice Service, The Pensions Advisory Service and Pension Wise.
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Energy Advice
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Free, impartial advice on saving energy, keeping warm at home, renewable energy, cutting water waste and more.
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See what support is available to help with the cost of living and save money with our energy saving tips, from the Government Scheme.
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Health, Wellbeing & Independence
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Information, advice and guidance about local services, groups and sources of help that aim to support you to maintain or improve your lifestyle, independence and health and wellbeing in the community or in a community-setting.
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Employability & Jobs
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Find out about support available to those currently in employment or seeking employment in Glasgow, as well as support available to employers in the area.
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Debt Advice
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Online advice tool has helped over 1.7m people. Create a budget and get a personal action plan with practical next steps. Get free help from the UK's leading debt charity.
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National Debtline offers free debt advice online through its digital advice tool and its web guides, fact sheets and sample letters.
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PayPlan's online debt solution tool, PlanFinder, can give you a personalised debt solution in as little as 15 minutes. They also offer free live chat and email support for immediate help
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