Links
Who can help?
We are pleased to provide a list of useful links and tel numbers on a wide range of financial matters
Other Bounty services
Bounty Club
When you’re pregnant, everyone bombards you with advice, opinions and old wives’ tales. Join our club for the most up-to-date, expert advice on every aspect of pregnancy, baby and childcare.
Financial Forum
Talk to other families about your financial experiences and issues
http://my.bounty.com/Forums/Subject/194/1/1/Family-finances.htm
Shopping
Take the hassle out of finding the best deals online
Rights and Benefits – Government information
Child Benefit
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/childbenefit
Tel: 0845 302 1444
Child Tax Credits
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/taxcredits
Tel: 0845 300 3900
Child Trust Fund
http://www.childtrustfund.gov.uk
Tel: 0845 302 1470
Department for Works and Pensions
Direct Gov
Produced by the Central Office of Information, Directgov provides information from across UK government departments on topics ranging from travel safety and parental leave to special educational needs and local NHS services.
Parent Leave and Pay (including Maternity/Paternity information)
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Moneyandworkentitlements/Parentalleaveandpay
Financial Services Authority
Money Made Clear
http://www.moneymadeclear.fsa.gov.uk
Parents Guide to Money (calculators)
http://www.fsa.gov.uk/financial_capability/tools/fmf/calculators
Child Care and Education
Childcare Link
Provides information about childcare
http://www.childcarelink.gov.uk
0800 2346 346
Daycare Trust
Promotes affordable childcare for all
http://www.daycaretrust.org.uk
0207 840 3350
Sure Start
Providing early education and childcare support for families
Tel: 0870 000 2288
Other Independent Bodies
Citizens Advice Bureau
http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Consumer Credit Counselling Service
For free confidential advice and support on debt problems
Tel: 0800 138 1111
National Debtline
For free advice on how to deal with debt problems
http://www.nationaldebtline.co.uk
Tel: 0808 808 4000
Parentline plus
Helpline for a listening ear on any aspect of parenting
http://www.parentlineplus.co.uk
Tel: 0808 800 2222
Work – (including your rights to maternity and paternity leave and pay)
Advisory Conciliation and Arbitration Service - (ACAS)
Tel: 08457 474747
Job Centre’s
http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
Working Families
Contains information for working families and details the support offered on employment rights, childcare and flexible working.
http://www.workingfamilies.org.uk
Tel: 0207 253 7243