We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.
This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
The Forum now has a brand new text editor, adding a bunch of handy features to use when creating posts. Read more in our how-to guide
GF paying Harrington Brooks, How to change to CSSC?
davetrousers
Posts: 5,862 Forumite
Are there any CCCS advisors available to help?
The GF is currently paying £150 a month to harrington Brooks for her debt, £27.50 of this is Harrington Brooks' fee.
How can we get off this plan and move to CCCS so that 100% of the payment goes to clearing the debt?
The GF is currently paying £150 a month to harrington Brooks for her debt, £27.50 of this is Harrington Brooks' fee.
How can we get off this plan and move to CCCS so that 100% of the payment goes to clearing the debt?
.....
0
Comments
-
You could PM one of CCCS_Alan, CCCS_Emily, CCCS_Matthew or CCCS_Sarah.
But the CCCS helpline only works Mon-Fri, so they may not be around till tomorrow or later.
There are quite a few people here who have moved to CCCS from a fee paying company, so hopefully they may be able to answer you in the meantime.Free/impartial debt advice: National Debtline | StepChange Debt Charity | Find your local CAB
IVA & fee charging DMP companies: Profits from misery, motivated ONLY by greed0 -
Thanks for the response.
It's a bit galling that these guys take such a large cut......0 -
davetrousers wrote: »It's a bit galling that these guys take such a large cut.
I can imagine.
CCCS should have their phone lines open now if she has the chance to call them. 0800 138 1111.
They should be able to tell her how to start getting things transferred over.
Free/impartial debt advice: National Debtline | StepChange Debt Charity | Find your local CAB
IVA & fee charging DMP companies: Profits from misery, motivated ONLY by greed0 -
You may find that your GF will have signed an agreement for an initial 12 months for them to do her account - you can usually leave after this period but not beforeI am a debt counsellor working in the voluntary sector - we don't charge our clients for the work we do!0
-
You may find that your GF will have signed an agreement for an initial 12 months for them to do her account - you can usually leave after this period but not before
:eek: I didn't think my opinion of these types of companies could go any lower, but that has taken it down another notch.:rolleyes:Free/impartial debt advice: National Debtline | StepChange Debt Charity | Find your local CAB
IVA & fee charging DMP companies: Profits from misery, motivated ONLY by greed0 -
She would have been paying them for over 12 months.
I don't really know too much about this debt, it was before we were together. She is dealing with it but could be dealing with it more effectively (ie with cccs for example).
I'll try and get her to call them this evening......0 -
:eek: I didn't think my opinion of these types of companies could go any lower, but that has taken it down another notch.:rolleyes:
Fair point, but these companies do not force anyone to sign up, and want paying for the work they do.
For everyone on this board using charitable companies there must be plenty of unenlighted people in debt paying companies to manage their debts
0 -
Hi Dave,
Just noticed your post. Do you still need my help? Or have these guys already answered your question?
Give me a shout if you need me I will be about until about 5 today
SarahI am a Debt Counsellor that works for the CCCS and have specific permission from Martin, to post on these boards to try and help those in debt. Read more information on the CCCS and what it does in the Debt Problems: What to do and where to get help article.
CCCS is a registered charity, and there is no charge whatsoever for any of the services we provide to our clients. We take great pride in offering first class help and advice, but we only offer this where we have been able to fully explore and understand your circumstances with you. We want to help you understand these choices and their possible implications but not make them for you.
0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 354.4K Banking & Borrowing
- 254.4K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 455.4K Spending & Discounts
- 247.3K Work, Benefits & Business
- 604K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 178.4K Life & Family
- 261.5K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.7K Read-Only Boards