Mobile Advice Service

MECC Trust runs a Mobile Van Advice Service across Birmingham, offering free support with benefits, energy bills, and general enquiries. No appointment is needed—residents can simply drop by when the van is in their area.

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Retrofit Programme

MECC Trust supports a Retrofit programme to make homes more energy efficient through insulation, improved heating systems, and reduced energy costs.

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Energy Saving Café

MECC Trust runs Energy Cafés across Birmingham, providing free advice on saving energy, reducing bills, tackling fuel poverty, and improving home comfort.

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Household Support Fund

Eligible applicants can receive up to £200 to help with food and energy bills. The fund mainly supports pensioners and people receiving certain benefits.

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Get Healthy Programme

Free wellbeing walks and social activities for older adults to improve physical health, reduce isolation, and build confidence. Sessions run twice a week in local parks.

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Help with Benefits

MECC Trust provides guidance on benefit applications, form filling, and understanding entitlements to ensure residents receive the support they need.

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Benefit Checks

One-to-one support to ensure residents are receiving all the benefits they are entitled to, including help with applications and advice.

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Council Tax Support

Free advice on eligibility and applications to reduce Council Tax bills, with one-to-one guidance from trained advisors.

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Budgeting Help

Free budgeting support to help residents manage money, prioritise expenses, and reduce financial stress.

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Universal Credit Support

Help with applications, form filling, budgeting, and appeals to ensure residents receive and manage Universal Credit effectively.

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Job Seeking Advice

Support with job searching, CV writing, and interview preparation to help residents build skills and find suitable employment.

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