Shiney Advice & Resource Project

Daily access to advice on welfare rights, employment, debt, housing and consumer rights

Shiney Advice & Resource Project runs an advice service within the Centre at 17 Beatrice terrace, Shiney Row..

The advice centre is open every weekday during the day, and is a drop-in service which means that no appointment is needed.

The advice centre can offer information and advice to  residents from the community of Houghton Le Spring area on a range of issues. If we can't help we can refer you to other agencies that can.

Help and Advice

• We can give people help and advice about employment, housing, consumer rights and benefits, and debt

• If you are on benefits we can check you are getting the right amount of money

• We have leaflets available to explain your rights on a range of issues

Accessibility

• No appointment needed, just drop in to the centre when it is open

• The service is on a first-come first-served basis - just take a seat and wait to be seen

• Our offices, including the Advice Centre, are wheelchair accessible

ShARP's Funders & Supporters

Northern Rock Foundation, Coalfield Regeneration Trust, Strategic Initiative Budget, Sure Start, Sunderland Teaching PCT, Lloyds TSB