Community Money Advice - Launceston

02/06/2026

Our volunteers give so much to CMA Launceston - without them we wouldn’t be able to do what we do. Thank you to each and every one of you.

02/06/2026

Phone calls and letters from creditors can be one of the worst parts of being in debt. With your permission, we can contact your creditors on your behalf and negotiate manageable repayment arrangements. Many of our clients say this alone lifts a big weight off their shoulders. You stop feeling chased, and we keep things moving in the background.

02/06/2026

Our office display, for is starting to take shape!

01/06/2026

The Bank of England has held the base rate at 3.75% today as energy costs rise again. What on earth does that mean?

Well if you're on a variable or tracker mortgage, your monthly payment stays put for now. But if you're coming to the end of a fixed deal in the next six months, it might be worth locking in a new rate before things shift.

If your mortgage feels uncertain or overwhelming, you're not on your own with this. We're here if it helps.

https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/blog/buy-or-rent-a-home/how-will-interest-rates-affect-my-mortgage

01/06/2026

Without our volunteers, we simply would not be able to provide the range of free services that so many local residents in crisis need.

We’re proud to be taking part in Volunteers’ Week 2026 – marking 42 years of saying thank you to all volunteers across the UK for everything they do for society.

29/05/2026

It's a difficult reality when people in work still need food banks to get by.

Cambridge University staff are striking for a local pay supplement, saying rent takes over half their income. Oxford already offers this top-up to help workers afford to live where they work.

The same pressures are felt here in North Cornwall. Rising rents and everyday costs stretch wages thinner every month.

If money's feeling tight and you'd like a quiet chat, we're here.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj4pzwg2ddlo

29/05/2026

Join us in celebrating Launceston volunteers during 2026 next week. Find out more about the campaign and how you can get involved here:

Join us from Monday 1st - Sunday 7th June 2026 as we celebrate Volunteers’ Week and look to inspire more people to make a difference.

28/05/2026

Did you know, all of our advisors and trustees are volunteers?

Let's celebrate 42 years of Volunteers’ Week in the UK! Join us in honouring the incredible contributions of volunteers who make our communities stronger every day. We’re busy getting ready for Volunteers’ Week 2026. We love this time of year as we join across the UK to celebrate the millions of volunteers who selflessly give their time to help others.

26/05/2026

If your debts feel like they are running ahead of you, we can help you slow things down and get a clear plan in place. Debt management with us means looking at everything you owe, working out what is realistic to repay each month, and helping you stick with it.
We do not promise miracles and we do not push you into anything. We work at your pace and explain every step as we go.

25/05/2026

Court cases over unpaid debts are rising, and it's fair to say it's a sign of how stretched many households have become.

Financial expert Laura Pomfret explains what's behind the numbers in this short video from the BBC. Worth a watch if you're keeping an eye on where things are heading for people managing tight budgets.

If money's feeling harder to manage right now, you're not on your own with this. There's free, confidential support here in Launceston and across North Cornwall whenever you need it.

https://www.bbc.com/videos/c86dy4448x4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss