Budgeting Loan

Budgeting Loans are interest free loans of between £100 and £812. They can help people spread the cost of more expensive items over a longer period.

Budgeting Loans are only available to people who have been getting, for at least 26 weeks:

• Income Support; or
• Income based Job Seekers Allowance; or
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance; or
• Pension Credit.

 A Budgeting Loan could be used for:

• buying furniture;
• household equipment;
• clothes or shoes;
• travel expenses or;
• advance rent payment.

To apply for a Budgeting Loan ask Wandsworth Jobcentre Plus for a Form SF500 or visit the GOV.UK website below.