do not have money for court fee for bankruptcy

[caspian.f]

I live solely on benfits and want to declare myself bankrupt. What will the court fee be as I do not have any spare money.

[ianmillington]

If you are on benefit you can claim exemption from the Court Fee, leaving only the Official Receivers deposit (£335 I think) to pay.

Your best bet is to contact your local Citizens Advice bureau who may be able to help you with the forms etc.

Ian

[melanie.n]

I agree with the above reply regarding contcting your local CAB - they will also be able to provide you with information regarding charitable trusts for example British Gas Trust that provide help in meeting the costs of Bankruptcy

Melanie.n

[Adam Davies]

Hi
From forum member North East Derbyshire CAB

Here is some information on charitable trusts who may give grants for bankruptcy fees and other financial help which we hope will be of some assistance (You will usually need the assistance of an experienced money adviser to apply).

The British Gas Energy Trust & EDF
www.britishgasenergytrust.org.uk
01733 421021

Royal British Legion
www.britishlegion.org.uk
08457 725 725

South Staffordshire Water Trust Fund
www.south-staffs-water.co.uk
01922 63 82 82

Anglian Water Trust Fund
www.awtf.org.uk
01733 421 021

United Utilities Trust Fund
www.uutf.org.uk
0845 179 1791

Severn Trent Trust Fund
www.sttf.org.uk
0121 355 77 66

Yorkshire Water Community Trust
www.ywct.org.uk
0845 1 24 24 26

There are a number of trade unions which we believe also give assistance.

[ianmillington]

Now, if only the banks would offer similar support!