The Cambridge Community House is funded by the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) to provide a Money Mentoring Service. Our Money Mentors have been trained to a high standard, and continue to receive regular ongoing training. This is a free service.

What we DO:

• Provide expert advice and share our knowledge of other resources
• Treat your information confidentially
• Ask a lot of questions in order to understand your situation best.
• Help you to prepare a financial plan of action
• Contact and negotiate with other parties e.g. – creditors and other relevant parties

What we DO NOT do:

• Take control of your money
• Lend you money
• Tell you what to do

If you decide to make an appointment below is a list of information to bring on your first visit.


What you need to bring to your first budgeting appointment:


Evidence of what you earn
(pay Slip or Work and Income benefit breakdown or Bank Statement)

Information about your outgoings

• Latest Bank Statement
• Rent/Mortgage/Board Costs
• Recent Accounts; Power, Phone etc
• Finance Agreements
• Hire Purchase Contracts
• Court Fines or Proceedings
• Credit Card Statements

Helpful Links for further information

www.sorted.org.nz

www.insolvency.govt.nz

www.workandincome.govt.nz/

www.ird.govt.nz

https://www.fincap.org.nz/