Help at the Hub
The rising cost of living is affecting residents across the district.
Support is available from your nearest Help at the Hub on a range of issues including:
- money
- energy
- housing
- jobs and skills
Friendly staff at the hubs can look at your situation and work with you to find solutions. They'll support you in taking steps to improve things.
Find your local hub
Advice and support is available at all the hubs during their opening hours. Phone or drop in during the hours listed below.
Organisations including Wakefield Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) and Step Up also offer drop-in sessions at the hubs.
Local hub information
| Location | Telephone | Opening hours (including CAB drop in sessions) |
| Queen's Mill Aire Street, Castleford, WF10 1JL |
01977 556 741 |
Monday to Friday 10am – 3pm CAB drop in on Wednesday, 10am-12pm |
| St Marys Pontefract The Circle, Chequerfield, Pontefract, WF8 2AY |
01977 705 341 |
Monday to Friday 9am – 4pm CAB drop in on Friday, 10am–12pm |
| Havercroft and Ryhill Community Learning Centre Mulberry Place, WF4 2BD |
01226 727 824 |
Monday to Friday 9am – 4pm CAB drop in on Thursday, 10am–12pm |
| Kellingley Club 25 Marine Villa Rd, Knottingley, WF11 8ER |
01977 673 115 |
Monday to Friday 8am – 1pm CAB drop in on Monday, 10am–12pm |
| St Georges Lupset Broadway, Lupset, Wakefield, WF2 8AA |
01924 369 631 |
Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm CAB drop in on Tuesday, 10am–12pm |
| Eastmoor Community Project Arncliffe Rd, Wakefield, WF1 4RR |
01924 361 212 |
Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm CAB drop in on Tuesday, 10am–12pm |
|
Westfield Centre 26 Westfield Ln, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2PU |
01977 642 335 |
Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4pm CAB drop in on Tuesday, 10am–12pm |
| Lightwaves Leisure and Community Centre Lower York St, Wakefield, WF1 3LJ |
01924 360 158 |
Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm CAB drop in on Wednesday, 10am–12pm |
| Red Roof Centre CIC Wakefield Road Kinsley WF9 5BP |
01977 610931 |
Monday to Friday 9am – 12pm CAB drop in on Monday, 10am – 12pm |
Wakefield Citizens Advice Bureau
Wakefield Citizens Advice is a charity that offers free confidential advice by phone, online or in person. You can find them at other locations in the district by visiting wakefielddistrictcab.co.uk/contact-us/.
Contact them by calling the freephone 0800 144 8848, open 9am - 4pm weekdays.
Debt Advice
If you're struggling to pay your bills, or you owe money and can't pay it back, don't ignore the problem. Call or visit your local Hub, advisers are on hand to discuss your situation and offer practical support.
A Hub adviser can also refer you to a qualified debt adviser. They can help you find ways to manage debts even if you think you have no spare money. They can also suggest ways to deal with debts that you might not know about.
Can't make it to a hub?
Call the specialist debt and money advice team. Open Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm on 0800 144 8848 (freephone) or email moneyadvice@wakefielddistrictcab.co.uk.
WDH Cash Wise
Cash Wise is a service available to WDH tenants and families with children under 12.
The service offers free support and advice to help with financial issues. Helping you to take control of your finances.
You can contact Cash Wise on 01977 724651 or visit www.getcashwise.co.uk.