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Aviva announces new partnerships that will see the insurer pledge £7m and £2m to Citizens Advice and the Money Advice Trust’s Business Debtline service respectively over the next two years.
Citizens Advice and the Money Advice Trust, two of the UK’s leading financial support and debt advice charities, can today also share new data showing unprecedented levels of demand for advice and support. As people across the UK struggle to cope with rises in the cost of living, the need for these services has ballooned.
Through Aviva’s support:
The Money Advice Trust’s Business Debtline service is the only free dedicated debt advice service for small business owners and the self-employed in the UK. Business Debtline is experiencing a 24% rise in calls seeking help, giving fresh insight into the challenges small business owners face due to rapid and substantial rises in the cost of living.
''We’re proud to partner with Citizens Advice and the Money Advice Trust. Their incredible staff and volunteers are working flat-out to make sure people across the UK can navigate these challenging times. Aviva’s financial support over the next two years will help these brilliant charities get more people and more small businesses back on their feet and build their financial resilience for the longer term.''
Amanda Blanc, Group CEO, Aviva
“We’re seeing huge demand for our services as the cost-of-living crisis piles pressure on family finances. Meeting this challenge means we need more advisers to help people navigate their problems, and the very best online resources so everyone can get the information they need on paying bills, claiming benefits and managing their budget. We’re glad to partner with Aviva to make this happen.” Dame Clare Moriarty, CEO, Citizens Advice, said.
“The cost of living crisis is having a double impact on small business owners - hitting both their personal and business finances. With millions of people worrying about the cost of living every day, it has never been more important to ensure small businesses get the advice and support they need. The Money Advice Trust’s partnership with Aviva will help this critical part of the UK economy to look forward with confidence.” Joanna Elson CBE, CEO, Money Advice Trust, the charity that runs Business Debtline, said.
"More than ever before, many of those that use our service are struggling to cover the cost of food and basic essentials for themselves and their children. With demand continuously rising, our service has had to adapt to be able to support growing numbers of people that are being affected by the cost-of-living crisis. With our support, people are often able to get control of their finances and challenge debt action and evictions, and in turn focus on improving their health and wellbeing." Vivien Smith, an adviser at Bromley Citizens Advice.
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