Where to get help if you are facing bailiffs at your door

Bailiffs chasing you for debt is scary, but there is help on hand.

Boot Out Bailiffs 31st July, 2018

Bailiffs chasing you for debt is scary, but there is help on hand.

Part of our campaign calling on the council to stop using bailiffs

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Here’s a few places in the Bristol area where you can get free help, with drop ins and appointments, if you are struggling with debt and facing bailiff demands, as well as a range of other issues.

South Bristol Advice Service

The Withywood Centre, Queens Road, Withywood, Bristol BS13 8QA

0117 985 1122

admin@southbristoladvice.org.uk

Talking Money

1 Hide Market, West Street, St Philips, Bristol BS2 0BH

Freephone: 0800 121 4511

0117 954 3990

mail@talkingmoney.org.uk

North Bristol Advice Centre

2 Gainsborough Square, Lockleaze, Bristol BS7 9XA

0117 9515751

team@northbristoladvice.org.uk

St Pauls Advice Centre

146 Grosvenor Road, St Pauls, Bristol, BS2 8YA

0117 9552981
enquiry@stpaulsadvice.org.uk

Citizens Advice

48 Fairfax Street, Bristol BS1 3BL

03444 111444

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