Catch22 Housing Intervention Project

A practical hands on intensive support programme for service users at risk of eviction or experiencing difficulties that are impacting on their tenancy.

[Dr Claire Stewart-Hall💙 @Clairerising]

So this happened….They made me wait 50 minutes to speak so by the time I got there…

[Catch22 Housing Intervention Project @Catch22CHIP]

Great session to attend on Thursday if you’re free! #CostOfLivingCrisis

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Community Fridges are spaces where anyone can access free, quality food that would otherwise go to waste.
Find out where your local fridges are using the following link: https://t.co/V6qhHHx1Q6

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Money saving tips
Check what you’re entitled to
It's important to make sure you're getting what you're entitled to. Billions of pounds of government benefits and allowances go unclaimed.

You can use this free calculator to find out if you’re missing out: https://t.co/6S7wSmL2m2

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Tips for Saving Money

Search for discounts

When shopping online you’ll see various deals and promo codes. Sometimes, you may have to do something like sign up to a newsletter to receive 10% off your next order. Or there may be a promo code that will offer you better deal.

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Then look at those you do use – are there any you could do without?

Find out more about saving money on your subscriptions: https://t.co/dP9nuBOPHy

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Cancel unnecessary subscriptions
It's easy to sign up to different services & then forget about them. Take a look at your transactions & make a list of all the subscription services you pay for. Are there any you don’t use? Start by cutting those.

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remove any excess weight from the car
lower your windows rather than using the air conditioning when it’s hot
check the pressure of your tyres regularly to make sure they’re at the right level

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take advantage of loyalty card schemes – the more you fill up, the more points you can earn to exchange for money-off vouchers
accelerate gradually – this saves you needing to use more power than necessary and can also reduce the chance of having to brake heavily

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Tips for Saving Money

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Cut fuel costs
Making small changes can also help reduce possible fuel costs. Here are some ideas:

look for the best prices in your area – even taking a small detour to visit a cheaper petrol station could save you a few pence for every litre

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Explore more on how to save money at the supermarket here: https://t.co/MTavSTTh3v

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Reduce your spending at the supermarket
Food shopping is one of the biggest weekly expenses for families in the UK. From setting a budget, to planning your meals and storing your food, there’s a range of things you can do to cut your spending.

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If you’re able to switch to cheaper deals, try putting the amount you’ve saved each month into your savings account.

Get more tips about managing your bills here: https://t.co/5fwp4UGboF

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Check your utility providers
Comparison websites allow you to compare quotes, to see if you could be paying less for household expenses, such as gas, electricity, or broadband. Even saving a small amount each month can really add up over the year.

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✨ Bookings are now LIVE for #EssexActivAte October, half term clubs! ✨

To find out if you are eligible and to book on, head to 👇
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Read our newsletter here:
C360 News Update 8 September 2022 - https://t.co/NqCWlfidnd

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Do you know a young person that could benefit from this? If so, act fast.

[ActiveEssex @ActiveEssex]

Introducing @colchesterkings!

The Rugby club has been developed by Sam for the LGBTQ+ community and is a fantastic initiative that has grown in recent months, helping participants grow in confidence and provide a support network.

#FindYourActive here: https://t.co/H0HCs2WzgS

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Great event to attend if you can!!

[All In @WeAreAllInUK]

Live in Colchester? Drop into the One Colchester Community Hub this Saturday!

Our All In Colchester team are hosting games, competitions, street entertainment and free food and drink.

Learn about their work to combat the cost of living, and discover how you can get involved!

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The CHIP team enjoyed attending this event at the C3 church. What an amazing venue and a great welcome from everyone! @ColBoroughHomes

[Karen Loweman @KarenLoweman]

@DirkPaterson launches the @ColBoroughHomes Strategic plan.

"Enabling customers, colleagues and communities to thrive"