ABTA LifeLine helped people in need write off or delay £100,000 of debt in 2024
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dhewitt@abta.co.uk Mon, 03/24/2025 - 09:13
In 2024, in partnership with Citizens Advice Manchester (CAM), ABTA LifeLine assisted travel colleagues with vital debt, benefit and budgeting advice, helping write off £78,000 in debt and achieve benefit gains of £23,000 amongst other things. CAM highlighted that there was a continuing trend of travel professionals struggling due to the cost of living, with high energy costs and housing related debt.
With this week being Debt Awareness Week (24-30 March), LifeLine is reminding people of this valuable financial advice service, encouraging people who are struggling financially to get in touch.
LifeLine, in partnership with CAM, offers a confidential and supportive advice service to help people get back on their feet and take control of their finances. Not only does this service help with debt advice, it can help make sure people are getting any benefits they are entitled to.
CAM provides a dedicated case worker giving advice over the phone, there is no need to attend in person. CAM’s advice is often seen as life changing making a profound difference to not only the beneficiaries’ finances but also to their mental health and wellbeing.
Trudie Clements, ABTA LifeLine Director, said:
“We know there are more people in our community struggling with their finances. If you are, or you know someone who is struggling with debt, then please tell them about the support LifeLine can provide.
“No one should be embarrassed at coming forward. Everything is treated in the strictest confidence.
“In addition, we might also be able to provide further support, such as help with energy bills, food and replacing essential household items, this really can make a difference to your life.”
Please get in touch via lifeline@abtalifeline.org.uk.
About ABTA LifeLine
ABTA LifeLine is ABTA’s charity for past and present employees of ABTA members. The charity provides support for the unexpected moments in life such as redundancy, relationship breakdown, accidents and bereavement among many other things.
It gives practical, financial and emotional assistance to travel colleagues that are really struggling, throwing them a LifeLine in their time of need.
About ABTA
ABTA is a trade association for UK travel agents, tour operators and the wider travel industry. We’re the largest travel trade body, with over 4,300 travel brands in membership who have a combined annual UK turnover of over £40 billion. We work closely with our members to help raise and maintain standards and build a more sustainable travel industry, and provide travellers with advice, guidance and support.
Our members sign up to a code of conduct and commit to agreed service standards and fair trading. When you need clear travel information, and accurate and impartial advice relating to your trip, we’re here for you. When you book with an ABTA member, reliable advice comes as standard. This means that booking with our members brings peace of mind.
All this together means we help you travel with confidence. www.abta.com
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dhewitt@abta.co.uk Mon, 03/24/2025 - 09:13
In 2024, in partnership with Citizens Advice Manchester (CAM), ABTA LifeLine assisted travel colleagues with vital debt, benefit and budgeting advice, helping write off £78,000 in debt and achieve benefit gains of £23,000 amongst other things. CAM highlighted that there was a continuing trend of travel professionals struggling due to the cost of living, with high energy costs and housing related debt.
With this week being Debt Awareness Week (24-30 March), LifeLine is reminding people of this valuable financial advice service, encouraging people who are struggling financially to get in touch.
LifeLine, in partnership with CAM, offers a confidential and supportive advice service to help people get back on their feet and take control of their finances. Not only does this service help with debt advice, it can help make sure people are getting any benefits they are entitled to.
CAM provides a dedicated case worker giving advice over the phone, there is no need to attend in person. CAM’s advice is often seen as life changing making a profound difference to not only the beneficiaries’ finances but also to their mental health and wellbeing.
Trudie Clements, ABTA LifeLine Director, said:
“We know there are more people in our community struggling with their finances. If you are, or you know someone who is struggling with debt, then please tell them about the support LifeLine can provide.
“No one should be embarrassed at coming forward. Everything is treated in the strictest confidence.
“In addition, we might also be able to provide further support, such as help with energy bills, food and replacing essential household items, this really can make a difference to your life.”
Please get in touch via lifeline@abtalifeline.org.uk.
About ABTA LifeLine
ABTA LifeLine is ABTA’s charity for past and present employees of ABTA members. The charity provides support for the unexpected moments in life such as redundancy, relationship breakdown, accidents and bereavement among many other things.
It gives practical, financial and emotional assistance to travel colleagues that are really struggling, throwing them a LifeLine in their time of need.
About ABTA
ABTA is a trade association for UK travel agents, tour operators and the wider travel industry. We’re the largest travel trade body, with over 4,300 travel brands in membership who have a combined annual UK turnover of over £40 billion. We work closely with our members to help raise and maintain standards and build a more sustainable travel industry, and provide travellers with advice, guidance and support.
Our members sign up to a code of conduct and commit to agreed service standards and fair trading. When you need clear travel information, and accurate and impartial advice relating to your trip, we’re here for you. When you book with an ABTA member, reliable advice comes as standard. This means that booking with our members brings peace of mind.
All this together means we help you travel with confidence. www.abta.com
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