Need free money advice? MAM knows best

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Access to free face-to-face money and legal advice will be easier from today following the launch of the Money Advice Map (MAM) by Credit Action, the national money education charity.

02/03/2010Access to free face-to-face money and legal advice will be easier from today following the launch of the Money Advice Map (MAM) by Credit Action, the national money education charity.
Incorporating multiple advice agencies, the MAM is a new internet search facility that will help individuals search for their nearest money or legal advice centre with a minimum of hassle. As well as directing individuals to the nearest agency the MAM will also provide information regarding the centre’s services, opening hours, and eligibility criteria, so that users can choose the agency that best suits their needs.

With many people paying for money or debt advice because they are unaware that there are free alternatives , the MAM will be an invaluable tool in helping individuals access free, independent and quality advice in their community.
The Money Advice Map has been developed by Credit Action and generously supported by Callcredit. Agencies partnering in the project include Community Legal Advice, Community Money Advice, and Citizens Advice Scotland amongst others.

Chris Tapp, Director of Credit Action, comments; “Commercial operators have the budget to advertise and market their services whereas charities are more likely to rely on word of mouth and local awareness. The Money Advice Map will enable people to know what sources of free help and advice are available locally.

John McAndrew, Chief Executive, Callcredit Information Group said; “Research shows people who have paid for debt advice would not have done so if they had known about free services. The Money Advice Map will make it easier to identify local sources of face-to-face help and will help people find exactly the right advice to suit their needs.

Currently the MAM incorporates over 6,000 money or legal advice centres and will be expanded in the coming weeks with the addition of partners such as Advice UK and Citizens Advice Northern Ireland.
The MAM is accessible through www.moneyadvicemap.com and will be linked through a variety of partner websites and other internet locations in the near future.

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