Monday 12 October 2009

Everyone has a view about the recession, whether we are yet in recovery and whether recovery can be sustained. The reality of course is that the recession will continue to have an impact on people's everyday lives for a long time to come.

This week we are promoting the help that people can get by going into their local Gateway. Gateways are manned by staff from a range of public sector agencies and voluntary groups. And you can pick up a handy guide to beating the credit crunch called Money Box.

We will also be telling people about the Kent Credit Union "Kent Savers" which we expect to launch in November.

The credit union is a not-for-profit savings and loan co-operative owned and controlled by its members, offering people who live or work in Kent access to affordable loans and flexible and safe savings plans.

Since it started the Backing Kent People campaign has:

• launched a crackdown on loan sharks
  
• provided CAB with an additional quarter of a million pounds
  
• provided financial advice for school leavers
  
• provided free home energy surveys to help people cut down on their energy bills.
  

Find out more information about Backing Kent People.