Tag: Debt advice

BNPL Regulation Is Welcome – But Lenders Must Do More

“Buy Now, Pay Later has crept into the mainstream – and for many, it’s become a default way to shop. But while it’s pitched as flexible and interest-free, the reality for too many people is missed payments, mounting fees, and unaffordable debt.” The numbers speak for themselves: usage has tripled in just three years, with…
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Celebrating National Recognition at the Credit Strategy Credit Awards 2025

Last night was a truly special moment for Toynbee Hall’s Debt Free Advice team. We were proud to be shortlisted for not one, but two prestigious national awards at the Credit Strategy Credit Awards 2025: Although we didn’t bring home a trophy this time, being recognised alongside leading organisations such as StepChange Debt Charity, IE…
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Debt Advice Without Borders: A global week in London

Earlier this month, Toynbee Hall was proud to host members of the Global Credit Counselling Alliance (GCCA) for a three-day study visit in London. The event led by our director of advice services Matt Dronfield brought together representatives from credit counselling organisations in South Korea and the United States to exchange ideas, explore innovative practices,…
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Toynbee Hall Launches Groundbreaking Money Coaching Service for NHS Staff at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust

Toynbee Hall is proud to announce the launch of a brand-new Money Coaching Service in partnership with Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.

We're not on a conveyor belt launch event

We’re not on a conveyor belt

roblem debt is a significant issue in London, with around one in twenty families in arrears on at least one of their household bills.

A Year of responding to change - Debt Free London report

Debt Free London: A year of responding to change

Serving Londoners, adapting our service. Over the past year, our team has had approximately 44,000 conversations with clients.

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