Stand up to bully bailiffs!

There’s little scarier than a knock at the door from bailiffs at Christmas time — but that’s the reality facing tens of thousands of people this festive season.

A visit from bailiffs is distressing for anyone, especially for those already in debt and vulnerable. Half of people in debt suffer from mental health problems, and 1 in 3 people who’ve had contact with bailiffs report rule-breaking behaviour — from coercion to outright intimidation.

In 2024, ACORN members have shown that local campaigns can build the power needed to force councils to change.

- In Brighton, our campaign means people on benefits in council tax debt will no longer be referred to bailiffs, pledging £2.2 million to support the most vulnerable in the city

- In Manchester, residents in council tax debt won’t have bailiffs knocking at their door if they are eligible for council tax support, with £1 million in support pledged

- And the fight continues in Bristol, Haringey and Leeds

But dozens of councils continue to act like loan sharks, sending in bailiffs to collect council tax debt. That’s why we’re scaling up our Boot the Bailiff campaigns across the country — and we need your help.

By chipping in to our Boot the Bailiff Fund, you’ll provide the resources we need to launch new boot the bailiff campaigns across the country, and build a national movement to end the practice for good.

Together, we can win.