Simon Trevethick

Head of Comms @StepChange, formerly of @Crisis_UK, @NEUnion.

[StepChange @StepChange]

Over 40% of StepChange clients are in energy arrears averaging £2,300, and 35% face council tax debts over £2,200. With rising costs and low resilience, we're calling for urgent reform and support – hear from @SiTrevethick in @guardian.

https://t.co/bH5Jv0doBi

[StepChange @StepChange]

Unaffordable deductions from benefits are a huge driver of hardship in the benefits system, pushing over 9 in 10 of those affected to go without essentials.

This is a welcome move which will make a real difference in reducing debt problems.

https://t.co/0jjKVqzK6M

[StepChange @StepChange]

Head of Communications @SiTrevethick spoke to @romillyweeks on @itvnews today about the Government’s plans to regulate Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) and what this will mean for consumers.👇

https://t.co/oY29lLWV7N

[Simon Trevethick @SiTrevethick]

Good to speak to @StylistMagazine about the risks of Buy Now, Pay Later and the urgent need for regulation of the sector.

Very timely news that the Govt plans to launch a consultation on BNPL regulation tomorrow. It can't come soon enough!

[StepChange @StepChange]

In a new piece in @StylistMagazine, Head of Communications, @SiTrevethick, discusses the risks of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL), shares advice for those struggling with BNPL debt and highlights the urgent need to regulate this type of credit 👇
https://t.co/1GMr0xW1DM

[StepChange @StepChange]

📢Today, we’re launching our latest report: Looking through the keyhole, which dives into the experiences of StepChange debt advice clients facing council tax debt collection.

And we’re calling for change.

https://t.co/aaEACZNclb

[CitizensAdvice @CitizensAdvice]

Nearly 5 million people are in a negative budget.

This means they're building up debt to get by, cutting their essential spending back to unsafe levels.

If this was you, would you be able to survive on a negative budget? ⤵️

[StepChange @StepChange]

🚨 'In work. But still in debt’ out later this week examines the growing number of people in full-time employment seeking help from StepChange – as higher living costs make more and more people vulnerable to problem debt.

[Simon Trevethick @SiTrevethick]

Thank you @BBCRadioStoke for having me on today to talk about how the cost of living crisis is affecting @StepChange clients and what people can do if they're in financial difficulty.

For anyone who's struggling, help is available at https://t.co/p7ePGPkamS

[Headlinemoney @Headlinemoney_]

As part of Debt Awareness Week, @SiTrevethick, Head of Communications at @StepChange, explains why the stereotypes that exist around debt can entrench barriers to getting help.

https://t.co/KkhfDWMtmW

[Simon Trevethick @SiTrevethick]

@PrisonRadioUK @StepChange Thank you for having me!

[StepChange @StepChange]

Even with the end of section 21, private renters are still at risk of automatic evictions. Today, alongside @CitizensAdvice, @Money_Advice, @CAPuk and @LawCentres, we’ve written to Michael Gove @LUHC, calling for better protections for private renters experiencing financial difficulty in the Renters (Reform) Bill.

Read more: https://t.co/B321Onblje

[Simon Trevethick @SiTrevethick]

Come and work in my team!

We are hiring a Media and PR Officer @StepChange. You'll join a dept that does important work shaping how the country deals with personal debt

▶️Up to £37k
▶️Min. 1 day a week in London office
▶️28 days holiday

https://t.co/KPFMZKkkaz

#charityjob

[Simon Trevethick @SiTrevethick]

@rob042 @GreavsieE17 @hackney_cycling @MPSKingsPark Shit mate, poor Katie! Hope she's alright x

[StepChange @StepChange]

The @CommonsWorkPen is right. At a time when the cost of living crisis is causing such hardship, pausing deductions from Universal Credit would give households on low incomes much-needed financial headroom https://t.co/rOsUffGV5p

[Simon Trevethick @SiTrevethick]

@HarbottleJ What a shiter. Hope you're on the mend soon, Steve

[StepChange @StepChange]

"Britain is facing a dramatic cost-of-living crisis. Even as a debt charity used to helping those who are unable to make ends meet, we’re finding the situation daunting."

Our CEO, Phil Andrew comments on the cost of living, ahead of the #SpringStatement

https://t.co/03BpdcF07T

[Simon Trevethick @SiTrevethick]

@AdamWFT @AFCWimbledon Nice to see you going back to your roots with some bin content, mate

[Crisis @crisis_uk]

🚨 BREAKING NEWS!
Westminster has confirmed that it will repeal the 1824 Vagrancy Act which criminalises rough sleeping & begging in England & Wales.
To every person who lobbied their MP, every Peer & MP who backed the repeal - THANK YOU!
https://t.co/tNnRFOgtzk #ScrapTheAct

[Richard Lane @Politicana]

🧵 THREAD: Today @StepChange launches a new report that shows millions of people are using credit to regularly pay for essentials – and that this is causing real harm, it compounds financial difficulty and lowers living standards. (1/5)

[Simon Trevethick @SiTrevethick]

Come and work with me! This a brilliant opportunity to join the StepChange media team and be part of a busy department that looks to influence how the country deals with personal debt. Feel free to share or DM me with any questions https://t.co/5xjL2XTSh9