Summer money - Thirteen

Our summer money campaign brings you some details about low-cost events and useful help and advice about how to make your money go further this summer.

Paying rent and money advice

You can get details on the support we can give to help you pay the rent, including information about easier ways to pay on the paying rent pages.

You can get help and advice if you’re having problems with money, benefits and want to develop your skills – just visit our Money Advice pages.

£50 voucher Direct Debit draw

From 1 to 31 August 2017, any customer setting up a Direct Debit to pay their rent will be entered into a draw to win a £50 Love to Shop voucher. All you need to do to enter is set up a Direct Debit to pay your rent directly from your bank account, and we'll do the rest.

Find out about setting up a Direct Debit on the paying rent web page.

Help with school uniform costs

Some local councils offer help towards the cost of school uniforms. You can find out more by entering your postcode on this website.

Or get more details from Citizens Advice.

Foodbanks

Foodbanks offer help for people struggling to pay for food. Find out more on the Trussell Trust website.

Credit Unions

Credit Unions can help with savings and loans if traditional banks can't help. You can find your nearest Credit Union.

Holiday activities

We have details about all sorts of free and low-cost holiday activities in your area:

Summer events

Hartlepool

For summer events in Hartlepool:

HART fun events including food and drink, arts and crafts, day trips and outdoor activities, games, dance and sport. For more details call 01429 285 000 or see the HART activity timetable.pdf
A range of summer activities at Hartlepool Central Library.pdf
Summer reading challenge with Animal Agents
Family Fun Day at the Phoenix Centre, Hindpool Close on 24 August from 12 noon till 3pm
Free swimming and transport at the Mill House Leisure Centre – 24 July to 1 September, 10am to 1.30pm
Community event at St Hilds Secondary School on 11 August from 12 noon – 3pm. To help raise awareness of the diverse cultures living in Hartlepool and improve community relationships.
Schemes for children with a free meal or snack Filling the Holiday Gap.pdf
Arts, crafts, sport and coooking activities from Hartlepool Borough Council.pdf
Kilmarnock Road summer youth club
West View Project summer holiday programme
St Hilds School summer fun club. From 24 July to 18 August. For more, call 01429 273041
Hartlepool Fun Day, Recreational Ground of Kingsley Avenue: 19 August.

Please note, the foodbank in Hartlepool will be closed from 21 July until 8 August.

Summer events

Middlesbrough

For summer events in Middlesbrough:

The grand launch of the library summer reading challenge on 15 July at Middlesbrough Central Library. Find out more at 01642 729002, www.eventbrite.co.uk or libraries summer reading challenge.pdf
Emergency Services Fun Day at Coulby Newham Fire and Police stations, 16 July. Find out more in the fun day poster.pdf
North Ormesby Community Action Day on 24 July from 10am till 4pm. Including climbing wall, face painting, bike stamping, PDSA, Cleveland Fire Brigade and refreshments. For more, email Kieran_Rudd@middlesbrough.gov.uk or call 01642 726196.
The Love Middlesbrough What’s on page
The council's events on page.
Low cost activities with a healthy lunch included: Feast of Fun.pdf

Summer events

Stockton events

For summer events in Stockton:

School holiday events across Stockton.pdf
The Stockton Council events guide
Billingham Carnival, fun day on The Green: 9 September.