SBAS is a charity providing free, professional, confidential information and advice to the South Bristol Community in welfare benefits and debt. Our debt advisers are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.(FCA).
Depending on your circumstances and level of debt we may be able to help with:
We have drop-in sessions at various locations in South Bristol. No appointment is required, just turn up on the day and bring any relevant information with you.
Other sessions can be found on our Facebook page Link
You can call our debt team: 0117 9038 358 or benefits team: 0117 9851 122
An application for debt assistance can be made online using this link.
Email us: admin@southbristoladvice.org.uk
We can offer support in person or by phone/ post /email
We do not provide housing advice, employment advice, or immigration advice. This information may be found on : https://acfa.org.uk ACFA is a network of advice centres in the Southwest of England who work in partnership to improve the provision of free, independent advice.
No. All the advice is provided free of charge.
75 is the nearest 76 stops about ½ mile from the Withywood Centre
For Debt – Please bring proof of income (two monthly or four weekly wage slips), Letters from the DWP or your universal credit login information, bank statements, any bills or paperwork related to the matter you want to discuss.
For welfare benefits bring the Letter/ decision notice or letters or Universal Credit Login details relating to the problem.
Please click here for details of advice sessions. We will make an appointment for you to be seen in person either at our offices at The Withywood Centre or by phone and post.
You can find more information from ACFA – Bristol this is a network of advice centres in the Southwest of England.
Yes. With your permission we will process your personal data according to The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679 and the Data Protection Act 1998. It may be added to an anonymous and confidential database or used by MAS (Money Advice Service) to create statistics, performance results or evaluations.
other useful links:
To register and apply for social housing in Bristol:
Home Choice 0117 922 2400
https://www.homechoicebristol.co.uk
To Report a Landlord or Letting agent: 0117 352 5010 https://www.bristol.gov.uk/residents/housing/private-tenants/report-rogue-landlord
If you are going to court and need help:
https://www.supportthroughcourt.org/locations/national-helpline
Employment Advice:
ACAS is an independent public body offering free, impartial advice on workplace rights, rules and best practice. Lots of online resources plus a national helpline. https://www.acas.org.uk/ 0300 123 1100
How to claim Universal Credit:
We are a charity providing free, professional, confidential information and advice to the South Bristol Community in welfare benefits and debt.
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