Shelter North East

Shelter is a charity that works to alleviate the distress caused by homelessness and bad housing.

They do this by giving advice, information and advocacy to people in housing need, and by campaigning for lasting political change to end the housing crisis for good. Shelter can offer specialist advice on housing, debt & welfare benefits and an in-house housing solicitor. They deal with a range of issues, including homelessness, evictions, repossession, rent and mortgage arrears, debt and Welfare Benefits

Advisers give advice to anyone with issues relating to their finances or difficulties claiming benefits.

Please contact or view their website for more information.