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Get Advice2023-03-17T13:56:20+00:00

We provide free and independent advice and support

Welfare & Benefits Advice

Our advisers can:

  • Support you in understanding the benefits system
  • Check that you are receiving the correct amount of benefits
  • Advise on benefit overpayments
  • Advise on tax credits, overpayments and renewal forms
  • Help you appeal benefit decisions
  • Help with benefit claim forms such as Universal Credit, Disability Living Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance, Personal Independence Payment and Attendance Allowance

Welfare & Benefits Advice

Our advisers can:

  • Support you in understanding the benefits system
  • Check that you are receiving the correct amount of benefits
  • Advise on benefit overpayments
  • Advise on tax credits, overpayments and renewal forms
  • Help you appeal benefit decisions, including representation at tribunal
  • Help with benefit claim forms such as Universal Credit, Disability Living Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance, Personal Independence Payment and Attendance Allowance

Debt & Money Worries

We can:

  • Help you understand your options for dealing with debt
  • Help you manage your household budget
  • Contact your creditors for you
  • Help manage enforcement action by creditors – eviction, bailiffs, court action
  • Check that you are getting the right income or benefits
  • Explain which debts are most important
  • Complete a financial statement with you
  • Assist with Debt Relief Order (DRO) applications

Debt & Money Worries

We can:

  • Help you understand your options for dealing with debt
  • Help you manage your household budget
  • Contact your creditors for you
  • Help manage enforcement action by creditors – eviction, bailiffs, court action
  • Check that you are getting the right income or benefits
  • Explain which debts are most important
  • Complete a financial statement with you
  • Assist with Debt Relief Order (DRO) applications

Immigration

Our advisers can:

  • Staying in the UK after Brexit
  • Getting British citizenship
  • Getting a visa for your spouse or partner
  • Staying in the UK after a divorce
  • Being in the UK illegally
  • What to do once you get refugee status
  • On immigration and nationality issues we are registered with the Office of the Immigration Serviced Commissioner to give first level advice

Immigration

Our advisers can:

  • Staying in the UK after Brexit
  • Getting British citizenship
  • Getting a visa for your spouse or partner
  • Staying in the UK after a divorce
  • Being in the UK illegally
  • What to do once you get refugee status
  • On immigration and nationality issues we are registered with the Office of the Immigration Serviced Commissioner to give first level advice

Form Filling Assistance

We can:

  • Help you to fill out the correct forms for your claim to make sure you get the benefits due

Benefit Appeals

  • We help with mandatory reconsiderations and submission of appeals, but we are unable to help with representation

Translations

Manningham Project provides a translation service. Marriage and Birth certificates can be translated from Urdu into English. Our experienced advice workers, will be happy to translate the documents. You can bring your documents directly into the reception, you don’t need an appointment, just bring your original documents and leave your details with reception. The certificate must be the original as photo copies cannot be accepted. There is an administration charge of £50 for this service.

BEAP – Porishad Building

FAQs

Will I have to pay for advice and support from the Manningham project?2021-07-30T17:16:30+01:00

No – all help is free.

Which buses go past the Manningham project?2021-07-30T17:16:09+01:00

The 620 and 621 run from Bradford Interchange.

What should I bring with me to my first appointment?2021-07-30T17:14:41+01:00

Bring proof of income (wage slips, bank statements) and any letters or paperwork about the matter you want to discuss.

When is the centre open?2022-09-14T14:10:56+01:00

Monday 9.00am to 3.00pm and Tuesday to Friday 9.30am to 3.00pm.

Appointments are held in the mornings from 9.30am to 12.30pm on Monday to Friday.

Where can I get help if I don’t live in BD8 or BD9?2021-07-30T17:13:22+01:00

Phone Citizens Advice Bradford on 0344 245 1282

Is the Centre wheelchair accessible?2021-07-30T17:12:42+01:00

Yes – the toilet is also accessible. There is ramped access for wheelchairs.

Are other languages than English spoken?2021-07-30T17:12:15+01:00

Yes – Urdu, Punjabi, Sylheti and Bangla.

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