Angels Connect

We connect people facing hardship to life-changing money advice.

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[Angels Connect @AngelsConnectUK]

Absolutely.

Which is why everyone being able to quickly and easily access advice is vital, and can be the first step towards stability and freedom.

Money Angels open that door, directing people towards life-changing advice from anywhere, at any time.

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Hunger in the UK isn't a food problem.

It's an income problem.

[Angels Connect @AngelsConnectUK]

Every year billions in welfare support goes unclaimed, as families are pushed deeper into hardship and councils face mounting pressure.

What if the solution to this lies in the relationships and trust already embedded across our neighbourhoods?

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[Angels Connect @AngelsConnectUK]

This time of year, finances are stretched for many as the colder weather means higher energy costs and Christmas presents further financial pressure on already stressed household budgets.

Support your community facing additional hardship this winter 👇 https://t.co/IjzaUTHr7y

[Angels Connect @AngelsConnectUK]

When an organisation signs up to Angels Connect, we train them to spot the signs of financial struggle, open up conversations and develop a unique training portal tailored to their community, as well as direct referrals to a local advice service 👏

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[Angels Connect @AngelsConnectUK]

Anytime, anywhere 🙌

Money Angels can be a part of any community and make an instant referral to an advisor, increasing access to advice in any setting. Someone in hardship doesn't have to make the first step, help is in the spaces they already access

👉 https://t.co/IjzaUTHYX6

[Angels Connect @AngelsConnectUK]

This week is #TalkMoney week 💪

Talking about money is at the heart of what we do. It removes the stigma that unfortunately still surrounds experiencing financial hardship and normalises accessing advice.

Find out more about our work👇 https://t.co/IjzaUTHr7y

[Angels Connect @AngelsConnectUK]

We build financial resilience in communities across the country, and it all starts with a simple conversation 💬

Money Angels are trained to chat to someone who might be struggling, and provide instant referrals to life-changing advice🩶

Find out more 👉 https://t.co/IjzaUTHr7y

[Angels Connect @AngelsConnectUK]

ICYMI, @policy_practice's 'Missing Out' report shows that >£24billion in support goes unclaimed, with a lack of awareness, complex systems and stigma key issues 📈

We're working to overcome these, making advice accessible and breaking the stigma.

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[Angels Connect @AngelsConnectUK]

Relevant, specific and useful 📍

Our resource portals are customised for you and your organisation, with location-specific resources and information to allow you to provide the support your community needs, when they need it 💪

Get a demo today 👇 https://t.co/Diqr4XfaXe

[Angels Connect @AngelsConnectUK]

Money Angels can work anywhere, and be anyone.

That's how we're making advice accessible and breaking the stigma✨

Once you're trained, you can make referrals for anybody - neighbour, friend or someone you're supporting - at any time.

Find out more 👉 https://t.co/IjzaUTHYX6

[Angels Connect @AngelsConnectUK]

‘There’s a real shift that’s required in understanding the context in which we operate as universities and understanding how our work can impact that… how do we enable, convene and join the dots?’ - Nic, Salford University

[Angels Connect @AngelsConnectUK]

We’re here in five fields for our ‘Shift Beyond’ event, ready for an afternoon of conversation around rethinking how we design out poverty 💬📍

Excited to be joined by so many organisations and people doing incredible work in the sector 🤝

#ShiftBeyond

[Angels Connect @AngelsConnectUK]

Our Money Angels offer so much more than 'just' a referral 🤍

They are known and trusted in their communities, standing alongside someone in hardship through their entire journey of accessing essential advice.

Get involved 👉 https://t.co/IjzaUTHr7y

[Angels Connect @AngelsConnectUK]

One of the main challenges in addressing child poverty is 'access issues', according to VS6's Report 📝⛔

This is why supporting people to not just access advice, but the right advice, is important. That's what we do - get people the help they need

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[Angels Connect @AngelsConnectUK]

Spotting the signs of struggle before it becomes crisis can stop someone from falling deep into poverty.

The Income Maximisation Anti-Poverty Partnership will explore early intervention as part of it's three priorities. Join us at the launch next week!👇

https://t.co/pzsVta8YPn

[Angels Connect @AngelsConnectUK]

Getting advice should be easy. No one should have to jump through hoops or repeat their story as they're passed from one organisation to another.

A referral for money advice can be made anytime, anywhere instantly through our app. Game-changer 🔥

👉 https://t.co/IjzaUTHr7y

[Angels Connect @AngelsConnectUK]

Work with us! 🎉

There are too many barriers that those facing hardship have to navigate to get the advice they need. This needs to change.

Making advice accessible is what we do, and we'd love to work with you to support your community.

Let's chat 👉 https://t.co/I1wxlKuPFk

[Angels Connect @AngelsConnectUK]

📝 New Post! Why Equipping Everyone to Unlock Life-Changing Advice Matters.

Hardship across the UK is rising. Millions are struggling financially. Crisis interventions matter - but they are not enough to solve underlying issues.

Read more 👉 https://t.co/ffxCV3HakN

[Angels Connect @AngelsConnectUK]

The complexity of the social security system is a barrier that some struggle to overcome, meaning they miss out on income they are entitled to.

Welfare benefits advisors can de-mystify the system, which is why access to the right advice is essential.

👉 https://t.co/IjzaUTHr7y

[Independent Age @IndependentAge]

The complexity of the social security system in the UK is preventing many older people from receiving all the money they are entitled to.

The UK Govt must develop a take-up strategy that ensures we can all live well with the income we need in later life.
https://t.co/NQfGafVYGM

[Independent Age @IndependentAge]

The complexity of the social security system in the UK is preventing many older people from receiving all the money they are entitled to.

The UK Govt must develop a take-up strategy that ensures we can all live well with the income we need in later life.
https://t.co/NQfGafVYGM

[Angels Connect @AngelsConnectUK]

✍️ New Post!

Our latest blog explores how supporters of the Government's Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill claim it to ensure sustainability and promote work readiness, but frontline experience tells a different story.

Read more 👉 https://t.co/p5cNZgHKQO