Boost Project Helps Residents Access Unclaimed Income
More than 200 individuals have been assisted in claiming unclaimed benefits, grants, and other sources of income through a new initiative, according to Wolverhampton City Council.
The council reported that its Boost project, launched at the beginning of the year, has enabled residents to access nearly £1.4 million in total.
In addition to this, the scheme has helped people save £64,468 annually through reductions in bills and other expenditures.
New Partnership with Citizens Advice Dudley and Wolverhampton
Citizens Advice Dudley and Wolverhampton has recently joined the Boost project as a partner, a collaboration expected to increase the number of residents benefiting from the scheme.
The initiative also focuses on empowering individuals to better manage their finances.
Council Leader Highlights Impact of Boost
"Boosting income can transform lives, it creates life opportunities and helps people thrive not just survive," said city council leader, Stephen Simkins.
He added that the figures demonstrate "just how many of our residents" are missing out on income they are entitled to.
"Boost is there for everyone, people who work hard, people who've paid into the system for years and people who just don't realise what they're entitled to have," he continued.
Citizens Advice Director Comments on Importance of Support
Nikki Saunders, director of services at Citizens Advice Dudley and Wolverhampton, expressed that their organization has witnessed the significant difference that accessing appropriate support can make in people’s lives and expressed pleasure in joining the Boost project.
"Too often, residents miss out on benefits and financial assistance simply because they are unaware of what they may be entitled to, or find the process difficult to navigate," Saunders said.
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