Local councillors have donated £582 of their COVID ward-based budgets to MK Money Lifeline.
MK Money Lifeline is a charitable, independent debt advice centre in Milton Keynes.
The charity is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and they are a member of Community Money Advice, a national charitable organisation that provides training, supervision and networking.
Liberal Democrat Councillors Jenni Ferrans and Leo Montague, who represent Monkston ward, have donated the money to help fund advice sessions for residents who may need help managing household finances, working out household budgets or coping with bills.
Councillor Jenni Ferrans, who represents Monkston ward, said: “MK Money Lifeline does amazing work, and it is needed now more than ever as our residents are facing skyrocketing energy bills, increasing fuel prices and a National Insurance rise.”
The councillors say £300 went directly to the charity, whilst the rest of the funding was used for printing and distributing materials promoting the sessions.
Councillor Leo Montague continued: “COVID hit many of our resident’s financially, and now we’re facing a cost-of-living crisis. These are hard times, but we’re lucky to have amazing local charities like MK Money Lifeline to help the people of Milton Keynes when we need it most.”
“I’m grateful we have this money to donate, as I know it will help a great local charity help even more residents.”
