Caring for a family member or friend can have a significant impact on your finances. Many carers reduce their working hours or stop working altogether, while facing higher household and energy costs. At a time when living costs continue to rise, financial pressure can quickly become overwhelming.
Carer Money Matters is a free programme designed to help unpaid carers improve their financial wellbeing and feel more confident about managing money.
What is Carer Money Matters?
Carer Money Matters is a national programme led by Carers Trust and delivered through local carer organisations. It offers practical, personalised support to help carers make the most of their income, reduce essential household costs and access specialist advice when needed.
The programme is available to unpaid carers and focuses on real, everyday financial challenges.
How the programme can help
Support through Carer Money Matters may include:
- Advice on benefits, grants and financial entitlements
Help to check whether you are receiving everything you are entitled to and support with applications where needed. - Energy and household cost advice
Guidance on reducing energy bills, staying warm at home and managing rising household costs safely. - Money management and debt support
Practical help with budgeting, managing bills and accessing debt advice services. - Home safety and energy support
Information about energy safety, carbon monoxide awareness and priority services offered by energy providers.
Support is tailored to your individual situation and delivered by organisations that understand the challenges carers face.
Why this support is mportant
Many carers miss out on financial support simply because they are unaware of what help is available or do not have the time or energy to seek advice. Carer Money Matters aims to remove these barriers by offering clear, accessible and supportive guidance.
Thousands of carers across the United Kingdom have already benefited from the programme, with many increasing their household income and reducing financial stress.
Find Out More
If you are an unpaid carer and would welcome help with money matters, you are encouraged to explore this free support.
You can find out more about the programme and how to access support by visiting:
Click here to access the Carer Money Matters resources
If you would like help accessing this support or want to talk through your options, Richmond Carers Centre is here to support you. Please contact us on the support line 020 8867 2380 or email us at support@richmondcarers.org.
