Helping Sheffield Residents With
Their Money
FISY helps people and families in Sheffield with their money. We give free support and guidance to help you feel more secure with your finances.
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Our Community Money Matters Project
At FISY, we believe everyone deserves help with their money.
We are Sheffield's charity for people with money problems.
We work directly with communities that need the most help.
Who We Are
FISY is the charity part of Sheffield Credit Union. We started in 2005 to help more people in Sheffield with money problems.
Our mission is simple but powerful:
Relief Of Poverty
Helping those with money difficulties
Spreading Financial Education
Building knowledge and confidence
Improving Local Communities
Helping people in Sheffield feel better about money
We give help in person, run workshops, and offer one-to-one support. We work in Sheffield's poorest areas. We help people handle money problems with confidence and respect.
Our Community Champions
What We Offer
Comprehensive financial support tailored to your needs across Sheffield's communities
Money Skills Classes
Our Community Champions run classes to teach important money skills. We teach budgeting, saving, and how different money products work. All classes are easy to understand for everyone.
One-to-One Support
Need personal help? Our team gives private one-to-one support with money problems. We guide you with debt and getting the benefits you deserve.
Community Drop-in Sessions
Come to our regular drop-in sessions at community centres across Sheffield. Our Community Champions give helpful guidance, information and help you find other services.
Stop Loan Sharks
Loan sharks are illegal lenders who prey on people when they’re most vulnerable — often charging huge interest and using threats or violence to get their money back.
If you or someone you know is borrowing from someone like this, you’re not in trouble — they are. The Stop Loan Sharks team can help you safely and confidentially.
The Need We Address
Sheffield communities face serious money challenges and need dedicated, caring support
Household Support Fund applications (2023-2024)
More people without jobs in our areas than the rest of the country (4%)
Mental health problems like stress and depression
Have trouble using technology to access services
Where We Work
Our Community Money Matters project works across Sheffield. We bring help directly to communities that need it most.
Key Locations
35 Townhead Street, SheffieldS1 2EB
Sheffield Credit Union
Current Coverage Areas
(S5, S6, S9)
Plus additional community spaces across areas experiencing financial hardship
How We Help
Our Community Champions work with Sheffield people to help them feel better about money and make lasting positive changes.
Building Money Knowledge
Learn practical skills to manage your money better, earn more and spend less
Getting Help with Systems
Support with benefit forms, payment plans, and tough situations like bailiffs
Building Money Strength
Long-term confidence and skills to help you save money and avoid expensive loans
Bringing People Together
Creating supportive places where people can talk about money problems together
Proudly Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund
Our Community Money Matters project is paid for by The National Lottery Community Fund. This important money lets us hire our Community Development Manager and Community Champions. They help people with money across Sheffield.
The National Lottery Community Fund gives out money that National Lottery players raise for good causes. Thanks to National Lottery players, millions of pounds go to UK communities every week to help them do well.
Make a Difference Today
Whether you need our help or want to help us, we're here to make positive changes in Sheffield communities
Need Money Help?
Contact our team to find your nearest drop-in session or talk with one of our Community Champions.
Events
As a charity, we need your help and support to keep doing our important work in Sheffield communities. Come see us at our next event.
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