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Tenants of Bradford Community Housing Trust can get free independent money management advice at a series of open days being run over the next three months.

BCHT and CHAS Housing Aid have teamed up to hold six drop-in Money Wise events.

Specialist CHAS advice workers will be able to discuss with tenants on a one to one basis how to make the most of their money and, if needed, they can give advice on dealing with a debt problem.

BCHT staff will also be on hand to give information on low cost home contents insurance and the alternative ways of paying rent. They will also provide information on the Trust’s loyalty card scheme which offers savings at selected shops and attractions.

The following free events have been arranged:-

• Monday, 26 November 2007 – at East Bradford Community Housing Trust (CHT), Unit A, The Headway Business Centre, Knowles Lane, Bradford 
• Monday, 10 December – for tenants of North Bradford CHT at the Rockwell Centre, 6 Summerfield Road Thorpe Edge.
• Wednesday, 9 January 2008 – at Bradford West City CHT in the Family Room, City House, 21-27 Cheapside Bradford
• Friday, 25 January – at South Bradford CHT at Park View Mills, Wibsey Park Avenue, Bradford
• Thursday, 7 February – at Shipley CHT at The Old School, Wrose Brow Road, Shipley
• Tuesday, 19 February  – at Aire Wharfe CHT at 6-14 Devonshire Street Keighley.

Dave Dickens, a Director of BCHT said: “As a caring and responsible housing landlord we are offering all our tenants free independent and confidential advice about any money matters they may have.

“The CHAS advisers have many years experience in dealing with personal money matters and customers can pop along between 10am to 4pm to their local area trust event.” 

CHAS staff also hold weekly one-to-one sessions at each of BCHT’s six area trust offices. To make an appointment to see an adviser please contact your local housing trust. Alternatively, tenants can contact CHAS on 01274 726790. 

15.11.07