We’ve put together a list of organisations and online resources to help you with the increasing cost-of-living, support your overall health and wellbeing and boost your skills and career opportunities.
Our support finder includes national and local support, covering everything from energy bills, food costs and debt advice to government funding and assistance, training and education and mental, physical and emotional wellbeing support.
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16-19 Bursary Fund (England)
16-19 Bursary Fund (England) | UK Wide | Children | Families and Young People | Online
Under this scheme, some vulnerable students are eligible to receive a bursary of up to £1,200 a year.
https://www.gov.uk/1619-bursary-fundAction for Kids - Support for young people with disabilities
Action for Kids | UK Wide | Disability - Advice and Support | Online
Supports young people with physical and learning disabilities through the provision of mobility aids, employability training and family support
https://www.my-afk.org/Adoption Support Fund
Adoption Support Fund | UK Wide | Children | Families and Young People | Online
If you’re caring for a child who was looked after by the local authority before an SGO was made. You could be eligible to apply to the Adoption Support Fund (ASF), which help pays for theraputic support for children and families.
https://kinship.org.uk/special-guardians-and-the-adoption-support-fund/Advice in Schools - Face to face support on a range of areas
Advice in Schools Thamesmead | Thamesmead | London | Advice and Information | In Person
The Advice in Schools project aims to deliver an integrated, seamless advice service, with schools at the heart of the offer, easily accessed by those in need. The project brings together two forms of social prescribing support (Live Well Greenwich and Positive Steps Thamesmead) and also involves commissioning services to meet the gap in face-to-face specialist advice provision.
https://forms.office.com/r/FSQSwKHN8iAsda Cafe - Kids eat for £1
Asda - Kids eat for £1 in the cafe | UK Wide | Food and Food Vouchers | Company offer or Discount
You can get a kids hot or cold meal for just £1 in Asda cafes. The Kids Eat for £1 deal is available all day long until 31st December 202
https://corporate.asda.com/newsroom/2022/07/05/children-can-eat-for-just-1-at-asda-cafes-across-england-and-wales-this-summer-with-no-minimum-adult-spendAsk for ANI - Find your local pharmacy
UK Says No More | UK Wide | Domestic Abuse Support | In Person
The Government has launched the Ask for ANI (Action Needed Immediately) domestic abuse codeword scheme to help victims access emergency support from the safety of their local pharmacy. When someone experiencing Domestic Abuse or Sexual Violence uses the codeword in the pharmacy, a member of staff will take the victim to a private room (‘Safe Space’) where they can help them call the police, domestic abuse helpline or a family member, friend or perhaps even a solicitor. You can use the link provided to find your nearest pharmacy that operates safe spaces. You can then go there and ask a member of staff to speak with Ani - or if Ani is there. Someone will assist you quietly and discreetly. N/A
https://uksaysnomore.org/safespaces/Barclays Life Skills - Free online life skills courses
Barclays Life Skills | UK Wide | Digital Skills | Online
Free online digital and life skills courses for young people (14 years +) . Easy to access online and can go at users own pace.
https://barclayslifeskills.com/young-people/Barclays Life Skills - Free online skill courses
Barclays Life Skills | UK Wide | Employment | Skills and Careers | Online
Barclays LifeSkills is a free employability programme that supports people throughout the UK to develop the confidence, skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the workplace.
https://barclayslifeskills.com/Barnet Childcare Directory
Barnet Council | Barnet | London | Children | Families and Young People | Online | In Person
Find Summer Holiday Schemes in Barnet!
https://familyservices.barnet.gov.uk/SynergyWeb_Live/CD/Enquiries/Search.aspx?searchID=13Barnet Council - Mental health support
Barnet Council | Barnet | London | Mental Health and Wellbeing | Online | In Person | Phone
Uncertainty and money concerns can have a huge impact on our mental health and wellbeing. If you’re struggling with your mental health, you’re not alone. Local and national support services are here to help. All services are free.
https://www.barnet.gov.uk/mental-health-and-wellbeingBarnet Council Business Start-Up
Barnet Council | Barnet | London | Business and Enterprise Support | Online
The Council is offering support to Barnet businesses seeking to expand their workforce. This aim forms part of the council's £1 million programme, Platforms, which seeks to support young people aged 16-24 into work or training.
https://www.barnet.gov.uk/business/starting-and-growing-your-business/business-support-and-advice/employment-and-trainingBedford - Adult Mental Health Support
Bedford Borough Council | Bedford | Mental Health and Wellbeing | Online | In Person | Phone
East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT) provides mental health and associated services for Bedford Borough. The services are: - Adult, older adult mental health and learning disability services - Adult rehabilitation and recovery services - Child and adolescent mental health services
https://www.bedford.gov.uk/social-care-health-and-community/help-for-adults/specialist-support/mental-health/Bedford - Community Volunteering
Bedford Borough Council | Bedford | Community and Volunteering | Online | In Person
Find out more about Community Volunteering opportunities in Bedford and sign up for a programme that suits you.
https://www.bedford.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/parks-and-open-spaces/community-volunteering/Bedford - Foodbank
Bedford Food Bank | Bedford | Food and Food Vouchers | Online | In Person
Emergency food and support for local people in need
https://bedford.foodbank.org.uk/Bedford - Older Persons Support
Bedford Borough Council | Bedford | Aging Well | In Person | Phone
We aim to provide you with services to help you live safely and independently, based on your assessment of need. We will work with you to: - Increase your independence - Increase choice and control in your daily life - Enable you to access other support services - Improve your quality of life.
https://www.bedford.gov.uk/social-care-health-and-community/help-for-adults/specialist-support/older-peoples-social-work-team/Bedford Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice - Bedford | Bedford | Debt | Benefits and Money Advice | Online
Citizens Advice Bedford (CAB) is an independent charitable organisation that helps people resolve their problems by providing information and advice. It is part of the national Citizens Advice organisation which aims to: - Provide the advice people need for the problems they face. - Influence policymakers to improve the policies and practices that affect people’s lives. Our service is open to anyone: it is free, independent, confidential and impartial. CAB exists to help those who live or work in the Borough of Bedford.
https://www.bedfordcab.org.uk/Benefits and grants
Barnet Council | Barnet | London | Debt | Benefits and Money Advice | Online
Benefits and grants
https://www.barnet.gov.uk/benefits-and-grantsBenefits and money advice
Barnet Council | Barnet | London | Debt | Benefits and Money Advice | Online
Benefits Calculator & Money
https://www.barnet.gov.uk/benefits-and-grants/benefits-support-and-advice/get-help-benefits-and-moneyBounce Back Checklist - Information on additional help and support
Income Max - Checklist | UK Wide | Debt | Benefits and Money Advice | Online
IncomeMax and British Gas Energy Trust (BGET) have teamed up to provide this self-help checklist to assist people all across the UK in finding additional help and support. This checklist is packed full of links to extra tools, resources and information. All of the links on the page are live and will take you to the relevant website to gain additional help and support that's relevant to you. Click on the links to learn more about whether you might qualify and how to apply.
https://britishgasenergytrust.org.uk/bounce-back-checklist/Bright Sky Mobile App
Bright Sky Mobile App | UK Wide | Domestic Abuse Support | Online
Hestia and the Vodafone Foundation have launched Bright Sky, a free to download mobile app providing support and information to people affected by domestic abuse. N/A
https://www.hestia.org/brightskyBritish Gas Energy Support Fund - Information for British Gas Customers
British Gas Energy Support Fund | UK Wide | Government Funding and Personal Grants | Referral Scheme
A new fund launchiing on the 12th September that is designed to help British Gas customers with an energy debt of between £250 and £750. To find out how you can apply, visit the link provided here (post 12th of September)
https://www.britishgas.co.uk/british-gas-energy-support-fund.htmlBritish Gas Energy Trust Grants
British Gas Energy Trust Grants | UK Wide | Government Funding and Personal Grants | Online
This trust awards grants to individuals and families to clear domestic fuel debts and other household debts. The energy account holder must apply directly and you don’t have to be a customer of British Gas.
https://britishgasenergytrust.org.uk/Buttle UK - Grants for esential household items
Buttle UK Grants | UK Wide | Government Funding and Personal Grants | Referral Scheme
Buttle UK has a small grants programme which provides essential items such as beds, cookers and washing machines to families living in hardship. Applications to this programme must be made through a referral agency. If you have an order for the child in your care, you can contact your local authority and ask them to make an application to Buttle for you.Telephone: 020 7828 7311 info@buttleuk.org
https://buttleuk.org/Cambridge Council - Benefits Directory
Cambridge City Council | Cambridge | Debt | Benefits and Money Advice | Online
Cambridge city council benefits directory.
https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/benefitsCambridge Council - Debt Advice
Cambridge City Council | Cambridge | Debt | Benefits and Money Advice | Online | In Person | Phone
Cambridge city council debt advice service
https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/debt-and-money-adviceCambridge Council - Grants and Funding
Cambridge City Council | Cambridge | Community Grants | Grant Funding
Grants available for community groups and individuals
https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/grants-and-fundingCambridge volunteering directory
Cambridge City Council | Cambridge | Community and Volunteering | Online | In Person
Cambridge volunteering directory
https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/volunteeringCarers in Bedfordshire
Carers in Bedford | Bedford | Central Bedfordshire | Luton | Disability - Advice and Support | Online | In Person | Phone
By registering with as a carer, you will get access to a whole range of services, including advice, information, access to our groups, events and carers grants and much more. You’ll be part of a local and national movement that gives carers a voice to improve services for them and the people they care for.0300 111 1919 or contact@carersinbeds.org.uk
www.carersinbeds.org.ukCarers Trust Grants
Carers Trust Grants | UK Wide | Government Funding and Personal Grants | Online
You can enquire with your local carers’ centre, to find out if grants are available in your area and if you’d be eligible.
https://carers.org/grants-and-discounts/introductionChild Maintenance Payments - More information
Child Maintenance | UK Wide | Children | Families and Young People | Online
Child maintenance covers how your child’s living costs will be paid when one of the parents does not live with the child. This is a financial arrangement between you and the other parent of your child and is separate to the arrangements you make to see your child. You must have a child maintenance arrangement if your child is under 16 (or under 20 if they are still in full-time education). Both parents are responsible for the costs of raising their children, even if they do not see them.Telephone: 0800 988 0988 Monday to Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday 9am-4pm.
https://www.gov.uk/child-maintenance-serviceChildLine
ChildLine | UK Wide | Domestic Abuse Support | Phone
Information and advice for children and young people affected by domestic abuse. 0800 11 11
www.childline.org.ukChildrens activities in the Cambridge area.
Cambridge City Council | Cambridge | Children | Families and Young People | In Person
Childrens activities in the Cambridge area.
https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/chypps-activitiesCitizen's Advice - Online and 1:1 support
Citizen's Advice | UK Wide | Debt | Benefits and Money Advice | Online | In Person | Phone
Offer a range of online and 1:1 support for various challenges from legal issues, employment issues, finances, debt, energy etc.
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/Citizens Advice - Benefits
Citizens Advice | UK Wide | Debt | Benefits and Money Advice | Online | In Person | Phone
Advice and support to ensure you get all the help that you're entitled to0800 144 8848
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/Citizens Advice - Debt and money
Citizens Advice | UK Wide | Debt | Benefits and Money Advice | Online | In Person | Phone
Help to deal with your debt problems, how to avoid losing your home and how to get your finances back into shape.0800 144 8848
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/Cold Weather Payment - Support for times of cold weather
Cold Weather Payment | UK Wide | Government Funding and Personal Grants | Government Funding
You may get a Cold Weather Payment if you’re getting certain benefits or Support for Mortgage Interest. You’ll get a payment if the average temperature in your area is recorded as, or forecast to be, zero degrees celsius or below over 7 consecutive days. You’ll get £25 for each 7 day period of very cold weather between 1 November and 31 March. Cold Weather Payments are different to Winter Fuel Payments.
https://www.gov.uk/cold-weather-paymentCook For Good - Affordable food, cooking classes and more
Cook for Good food pantry | Islington | London | Food and Food Vouchers | In Person
Affordable food on a membership basis for Barnsbury residents
https://www.cookforgood.ukCouncil Household support fund
Council Household support fund | UK Wide | Government Funding and Personal Grants | Government Funding
Vulnerable households across the country will be able to access a new £500m support fund to help them with essentials over the coming months as the country continues its recovery from the pandemic. This fund will run over winter and those in need of support should contact their local council who will help them access the fund.
https://www.gov.uk/find-local-councilCouncil Tax reduction - How to claim
Council Tax reduction | UK Wide | Government Funding and Personal Grants | Government Funding
You can claim a reduction of up to £80 a month on your Council Tax bill if you are experiencing financial difficulties or on a low income
https://www.gov.uk/apply-council-tax-reductionCycling and walking paths
Cambridge City Council | Cambridge | Health and Wellbeing | Online | In Person
List of areas suitable for cycling and walking.
https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/cycling-and-walkingDebt Advice
Community Money Advice | Bedford | Debt | Benefits and Money Advice | Online
Money Advice at St Andrews is a team of volunteers, including trained debt advisers, that offers free, confidential advice to any resident of Bedford Borough who needs help with debt or managing their money.
https://www.communitymoneyadvice.com/centre/money-advice-at-st-andrewsDHP application
Barnet Council | Barnet | London | Debt | Benefits and Money Advice | Online
Apply for discretionary housing paymewnt
https://www.barnet.gov.uk/benefits-grants-and-financial-advice/housing-benefit/apply-discretionary-housing-paymentDisability Grants - Information about available grants
Disability Grants | UK Wide | Government Funding and Personal Grants | Online
This website provides information on charities that provide grants for disabled people
https://www.disability-grants.org/Discretionary Hardship Grant (Hackney)
Hackney Council | Hackney | London | Government Funding and Personal Grants | Government Funding
This can help towards the costs of food, utilities, household items, travel, and phone and internet access for those who have suffered a sudden financial shock or face unexpected costs and require emergency help. You must already be receiving Council Tax Reduction and still be in hardship to receive this payment. It is awarded on a case-by-case basis. Tel: 0208 356 3000 and ask to apply for ‘discretionary crisis support’.
https://hackney.gov.uk/discretionary-hardship-schemeDogs Trust
Dogs Trust | Greater London | Hertfordshire | Yorkshire | Domestic Abuse Support | Phone
The Dogs Trust ‘Freedom Project’ is a free foster care service for dogs belonging to families fleeing from domestic abuse (Greater London, Hertfordshire and Yorkshire only). 020 7837 0006
www.dogstrust.org.ukE-On - Next Energy Fund
E-On Next Energy Fund | UK Wide | Government Funding and Personal Grants | Referral Scheme
For E-On customers. There are two ways this fund can help and support people. It can either help customers with help paying their bills or to replace broken electrical appliances. There are some details that we’ll need from you like your E.ON Next account number and a recent meter reading so that we can make sure that the balance due is up to date.
https://www.eonnextenergyfund.com/E.ON Next Energy Fund
E.ON Next Energy Fund | UK Wide | Government Funding and Personal Grants | Online
Help with paying your gas and electricity bills through grants, helping you to become financially stable and more importantly, getting you back in control of your finances. OR provide a replacement appliance such as a cooker, fridge, fridge-freezer or washing machine if yours has broken or poor condition.
https://www.eonnextenergyfund.com/EDF Energy Grants
EDF Energy Grants | UK Wide | Government Funding and Personal Grants | Online
Offer grants and support to domestic customers who are experiencing hardship and are struggling to manage their household energy debt needing extra support and advice with energy in the home.
https://charisgrants.com/partners/edf-energy/Employment support
Bedford Borough Council | Bedford | Employment | Skills and Careers | Online
Employment and skills opportunities
https://www.bedford.gov.uk/business/invest-in-bedford/employment-and-skills/Employment support
Bedford Borough Council | Bedford | Employment | Skills and Careers | Online
Employment and learning opportunities
https://www.bedford.gov.uk/social-care-health-and-community/help-for-adults/employment-learningEnd Furniture Poverty - Find support with getting free furniture and white goods
End Furniture Poverty | UK Wide | Government Funding and Personal Grants | Online
If you are on a low-income and unable to afford furniture and white goods, there are a number of ways in which you can get help. Visit the 'End Furniture Poverty' site to read through the options and consider speaking to your local Citizens Advice to help you to submit applications.
https://endfurniturepoverty.org/find-furniture/Entitled To - Tool to calculate your Universal Credit Claim
Universal Credit Benefits calculator | UK Wide | Debt | Benefits and Money Advice | Online
An online calculator that shows an individual how to calculate the amount of UC they may be entitled to and guidance on how to make a claim.
https://www.entitledto.co.uk/Entitledto - Benefits calculator
Entitledto | UK Wide | Debt | Benefits and Money Advice | Online
Free benefits calculator to find out what you're entitled to.
https://www.entitledto.co.uk/Family and young people support
Young Barnet Foundations | Barnet | London | Children | Families and Young People | Online
A membership movement set up to help grow local activities and opportunities for children and young people across the London Borough of Barnet. 020 3621 6090 or 07810 371314 or info@youngbarnetfoundation.org.uk
https://www.youngbarnetfoundation.org.uk/Family Fund Grants
Family Fund Grants | UK Wide | Government Funding and Personal Grants | Online | Phone
Gives grants to families on low incomes with severely disabled or seriously ill children aged 17 and under. The fund will consider any request, so you can ask for whatever you need most, for example, laundry equipment, driving lessons, computers or holidays.Telephone: 01904 550055
https://www.familyfund.org.uk/Family Holiday Association Grants
Family Holiday Association Grants | UK Wide | Children | Families and Young People | Online
Provides families on a low income with a break in a UK holiday park. Applications must be made through a referral agency such as Kinship,
https://familyholidaycharity.org.uk/Foodbanks - The Trussel Trust
Foodbanks | UK Wide | Food and Food Vouchers | Online | In Person
People who are struggling to feed themselves and their families can be referred to foodbanks by care professionals such as doctors, health visitors and social workers, or by advice agencies, job centres or via ‘local welfare assistance’ scheme
https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/find-a-foodbank/Free School Meals
Free School Meals | UK Wide | Children | Families and Young People | Online
All children in infant classes in England are eligible for free school meals. Older children, and children in Wales, are eligible if their parent or carer is in receipt of certain benefits.
https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-school-mealsFree school transport
Free school transport | UK Wide | Children | Families and Young People | Online
Children may be able to get free transport to school, depending on how far the walk is and any special needs they have.
https://www.gov.uk/free-school-transportFreecycle - Find free household items in your local area
Freecycle | UK Wide | General Support | Online
Devoted to the recycling of unwanted items via the internet.
https://www.freecycle.org/Freegle - Find free household items in your local area
Freegle | UK Wide | General Support | Online
Devoted to the recycling of unwanted items via the internet.
https://www.ilovefreegle.org/Furniture Projects - Quality second hand furniture for free
Furniture Projects | UK Wide | General Support | Online
In some areas, there are local furniture projects that provide good quality second-hand furniture and safety-tested appliances free of charge for people on benefits or a low income.
https://reuse-network.org.uk/Galop
Galop | UK Wide | Domestic Abuse Support | Phone
The UK’s only specialist LGBT+ anti-violence charity, providing advice, support and advocacy to people who have experienced hate crime, domestic abuse and sexual violence. 0300 999 5428
www.galop.org.ukGo Dharmic - Volunteering and Support
Go Dharmic | Barnet | London | Food and Food Vouchers | Volunteering
Find projects to volunteer as part of and access free meals and hot food as part of their 'Feed Everyone' Campagin
https://godharmic.com/campaigns/feed-everyone/Gov.uk - benefits advice
Gov.uk | UK Wide | Debt | Benefits and Money Advice | Online
Includes eligibility, appeals, tax credits and Universal Credit
https://www.gov.uk/browse/benefitsGov.uk - Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance
Gov.uk | UK Wide | COVID19 - Information and Advice | Online
Guidance on living safely with respiratory infections, including COVID-19
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirusGreen spaces and parks
Bedford Borough Council | Bedford | Health and Wellbeing | Online
Find local green spaces parks
https://www.bedford.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/parks-and-open-spaces/Hardship Fund - Scottish Power Community
Hardship Fund - Scottish Power Community | UK Wide | Government Funding and Personal Grants | Online
The Fund can help by clearing or reducing arrears by crediting a customer’s ScottishPower energy account.
https://www.scottishpower.co.uk/support-centre/help-paying-your-bill/hardship-fundHealthy Start Vouchers - Money for healthy food for eligible pregnant people and children under 4
Healthy Start Vouchers | UK Wide | Children | Families and Young People | Online
If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk. If you’re eligible, you’ll be sent a Healthy Start card with money on it that you can use in some UK shops. The benefit amount will be added onto this card every 4 weeks. You can use your card to buy a range of food and drink items to ensure your child has a healthy start in life. You can check your eligibility and apply by emailing, calling or visiting their website. Email: healthy.start@nhsbsa.nhs.uk Tel: 0300 330 7010
https://services.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/apply-for-healthy-start/Help on Your Doorstep - Advice and Support in Islington
Help On Your Doorstep cost of living support | Islington | London | Debt | Benefits and Money Advice | Online
Many residents are having to make adjustments to their budgets and have to make some difficult decisions about their spending. We want to ensure residents have access to all the support available to them during this time. At Help on Your Doorstep, we are working hard to provide support to Islington residents so they have information, advice, and support to navigate this challenging time. Includes links to advice and supporting organisations
https://www.helponyourdoorstep.com/rising-cost-of-living-supportHelp with health costs - prescriptions, dental and sight
Help with health costs | UK Wide | Health and Wellbeing | Online
Automatically qualify for free prescriptions, dental treatment and sight tests and help towards the cost of glasses/lenses if you are in receipt of certain benefits. If your income is low but you don’t receive one of the qualifying benefits, you may still be able to get full or partial help with health costs. (HC1 form)
https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-low-income-schemeHousehold Support Fund
Household Support Fund | UK Wide | Government Funding and Personal Grants | Online
Supports households in the most need, particularly those including children and pensioners and who would otherwise struggle to meet the cost of food, essential items, energy bills and other household bills.
https://kinship.org.uk/advice-support/extended-household-support-fund/Household support fund - Funding for vulnerable households
Council Household support fund | UK Wide | Government Funding and Personal Grants | Online | Phone
Vulnerable households across the country will be able to access a new £500m support fund to help them with essentials over the coming months as the country continues its recovery from the pandemic. This fund will run over winter and those in need of support should contact their local council who will help them access the fund. Find and contact your local council here:
https://www.gov.uk/find-local-councilHousing advice
Barnet Council | Barnet | London | Housing and Homelessness | Online
Housing options and advice
https://www.barnet.gov.uk/housingHousing advice
Bedford Borough Council | Bedford | Housing and Homelessness | Online
Housing options and advice
https://www.bedford.gov.uk/housing/housing-advice-options/applying-for-social-housing/Housing advice and support
Cambridge City Council | Cambridge | Housing and Homelessness | Online | In Person
Our Housing Advice service provides free, confidential advice to anyone in the Cambridge City Council district. We can provide advice on a wide range of housing issues, from landlord disputes to homelessness. If your situation is critical – if you are homeless today – contact us by phone as soon as possible. If you contact us before 3.45pm and we assess that you have nowhere to go, we will contact you back the same day. Housing advice service: 01223 457918 Out-of-hours emergencies: 0330 053 8109
https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/get-advice-about-housingIndividual & Families fund (British Gas Energy Support)
Individual & Families fund (British Gas Energy Support) | UK Wide | Government Funding and Personal Grants | Referral Scheme
Our Individual & Families fund is open to anyone with an energy debt between £250 and £750. You don’t even need to be a British Gas customer to apply but you must have sought financial advice about your debt and be able to demonstrate how you will avoid getting into debt in the future.
https://britishgasenergytrust.org.uk/grants-available/Information and Advice Barnet
Barnet Council | Barnet | London | Debt | Benefits and Money Advice | Online
Benefits
https://www.barnet.gov.uk/benefits-grants-and-financial-adviceIslington - Resident Support Scheme
Resident Support Scheme | Islington | London | Government Funding and Personal Grants | Phone
Provides a safety net to Islington residents who find themselves in severe financial hardship and are unable to afford basic necessities or living costs, including DHP
https://www.islington.gov.uk/advice/resident-support-schemeIslington Law - Debt and Legal Advice
Islington Law Centre | Islington | London | Debt | Benefits and Money Advice | Online | Phone
Debt and legal advice - For the past 40 years Islington Law Centre has played a central role in providing access to justice for the local community. Our experienced solicitors and caseworkers provide essential specialist advice and other legal services with the help of dedicated volunteers.Main Line: 020 7288 7630 (during normal operating hours) Evening Advice Clinic: 020 7288 7633 (Monday to Wednesday, 7pm to 9pm)
http://www.islingtonlaw.org.uk/about-islington-law/Karma Nirvana
Karma Nirvana | UK Wide | Domestic Abuse Support | Phone
Supports victims and survivors of forced marriage and honour-based abuse 0800 599 9247
www.karmanirvana.org.ukLearn My Way - Simple courses to teach digital skills
Learn My Way | UK Wide | Digital Skills | Online
Very simple and easy to use digital literacy courses. These courses can be done with/without assistance. There are lots of interactive activities available. There are 9 courses with around 30 modules in total There are also volunteer training programmes available, to allow volutneers to deliver in-person support.
https://www.learnmyway.com/Little Village - Baby Bank, free clothes, toys and equiptment for under 5's
Little Village | London | Children | Families and Young People | Online
Little Village is like a food bank, but for clothes, toys and equipment for babies and children up to the age of 5. We accept donations of excellent-condition, pre-loved items, which are passed on to families who need support. The items are a gift, given with love, from one family to another.
https://littlevillagehq.org/Local Welfare Assitance Finder - Find support from your Local Authority
Local Welfare Assistance Finder | UK Wide | General Support | Online | Phone
Your local council may be able to help you get hold of items of furniture – as well as helping with other issues, such as debt advice, food and fuel poverty. They do this through what are known as their local welfare assistance schemes (LWASs), also known as local welfare provision (LWP) or crisis support. You can use the tool to find out if your local council has a scheme.
https://endfurniturepoverty.org/local-welfare-provision-lwp/Love London Working - Employment Support
Love London Working | London | Employment | Skills and Careers | Online
A partnership of 9 housing associations based in London seeking to progress those in long-term unemployment and economic inactivity into work. Participants will be engaged directly under the Love London Working programme through the network of relationships the partners have with local organisations in deprived areas, such as mental health trusts, schools and community centres. To reduce barriers to employment and enable full access to participation in the project, participants will receive counselling and support related to mental health and family issues, health and lifestyle advice and well-being. Please note that to be eligible to register, you must be; - over the age of 16 - live in London - be unemployed
http://www.lovelondonworking.com/about-us/ManKind Initiative
ManKind Initiative | UK Wide | Domestic Abuse Support | Phone
A national charity providing help and support for male victims of domestic abuse. 01823 334 244
www.mankind.org.ukMayor of London's - Cost of Living Hub
Mayor of London - Cost of Living hub | Greater London | Advice and Information | Online
The price of energy, food and bills are all rising steeply, and many Londoners are struggling to keep up with the cost of living. This hub contains information about help you can get if you’re in financial difficulty. There are services that can support you.
https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/communities/help-cost-livingMen’s Advice Line
Men’s Advice Line | UK Wide | Domestic Abuse Support | Phone
A confidential helpline for men experiencing domestic abuse by a current or ex-partner. Caters for all men: whether in heterosexual or same sex relationships. 0808 801 0327
mensadviceline.org.ukMoney Helper - Free advice on money, benefits and more
Money and Pensions Service - Money Helper Platform | UK Wide | Debt | Benefits and Money Advice | Online
MoneyHelper is here to make your money and pension choices clearer. Here to cut through the complexity, explain what you need to do and how you can do it. Here to put you in control with impartial guidance that’s backed by government and to recommend further, trusted support if you need it. You can get free advice on benefits, family and care money troubles, saving among other.
https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/enMoney Saving Expert
Money Saving Expert | UK Wide | Debt | Benefits and Money Advice | Online
Moneysaving expert
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/Monster - Job Search website
Monster | UK Wide | Employment | Skills and Careers | Online
Whether you're looking to change careers or simply want to know what interview questions to prepare for, this is the place for career advice and tips.
https://www.monster.co.uk/career-advice/?intcid=swoop_TopNav_Career_AdviceMorrisons - Kids eat free with one adult meal
Morrisons - Kids eat free with one adult meal | UK Wide | Food and Food Vouchers | Company offer or Discount
when you purchase one adult meal costing over £4.99, you can get a child’s meal free. It applies only to children aged 16 and under and it excludes all café specials. Kids’ meals also include a piece of fruit and Tropicana Kids Orange or Apple drink or bottle of water. No end date has been announced for this deal
https://my.morrisons.com/kids-eat-free---tscs/National Careers Service - Free Skills courses
National Careers Service | UK Wide | Digital Skills | Online
Free, practical and soft skills training courses with printable certificates available on completion. 8 couses with over 70 modules
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/find-a-course/the-skills-toolkitNational careers service - Information and guidance about careers
National careers service | UK Wide | Employment | Skills and Careers | Online
Provide careers information, advice and guidance. We can help you to make decisions on learning, training and work at all stages in your career.
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/National Debtline - Free, indepentent debt advice
National Debtline | UK Wide | Debt | Benefits and Money Advice | Online | Phone
National Debtline is a charity who give free and independent debt advice over the phone and online.- Call on 0808 808 4000, Monday to Friday 9am - 8pm and Saturday 9:30 am - 1pm
https://www.nationaldebtline.org/National Debtline - Get advice now
National Debtline | UK Wide | Debt | Benefits and Money Advice | Online | Phone
Digital advice tool providing instant, tailored debt adviceFreephone 0808 808 4000
https://www.nationaldebtline.org/National Stalking Helpline
National Stalking Helpline | UK Wide | Domestic Abuse Support | Phone
Provides information and guidance to anyone affected by harassment or stalking. 0808 802 0300
www.stalkinghelpline.orgNHS - Get help for your symptoms
NHS 111 - diagnostic | UK Wide | Health and Wellbeing | Phone
Get help for your symptoms. If you think you need medical help right now, 111 online can tell you what to do next.111
https://111.nhs.uk/covid-19NHS - Health A to Z
NHS | UK Wide | Health and Wellbeing | Online
Your complete guide to conditions, symptoms and treatments, including what to do and when to get help.
https://www.nhs.uk/Octopus Energy - Assist Fund
Octo Assist Fund | UK Wide | Government Funding and Personal Grants | Online
We can offer a number of support options based on circumstances and need, including access to existing schemes, monetary support from the fund, or a loan of a thermal imagery camera to find heat leaks at home.
https://octopus.energy/blog/struggling-to-pay/Open spaces in Cambridge
Cambridge City Council | Cambridge | Health and Wellbeing | Online | In Person
List of official parks and playgrounds
https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/parks-and-playgroundsOVO Energy - Support for OVO customers
OVO Energy | UK Wide | Energy Advice and Support | Referral Scheme
OVO Energy offer a range of support to their customers. For more information visit0330 175 9669
https://www.ovoenergy.com/help/debt-and-energy-assistanceOVO Energy Fund
OVO Energy Fund | UK Wide | Government Funding and Personal Grants | Online
payment plans, payment schemes, energy fund grants, free independent advice
https://www.ovoenergy.com/help/debt-and-energy-assistancePeabody - Employability, Skills and Training support
Peabody Employment Support | All Peabody Localities | Employment | Skills and Careers | Phone
Peabody's in-house employment and training support serivce. Register interest via the form to be connected to a member of the Economic Inclusion team employment.training@peabody.org.uk
https://www.peabody.org.uk/help-advice/skills-and-training/employment-and-trainingPeabody - Money Advice and Welfare Benefits team
Peabody' Financial Inclusion Team | All Peabody Localities | Debt | Benefits and Money Advice | Phone
Peabody's specialist advisors can provide advice on an individual basis, taking into account specific circumstances, needs and challenges. They have a detailed understanding of benefit law and benefits availability. The team will assess an individuals needs and if required assign an advisor to help. Some cases will take a matter of days to resolve while others can take longer. If they aren't able to help they can signpost to organisations that can.
https://www.peabody.org.uk/help-advice/benefits-and-budgeting/welfare-benefits-advicePeabody Economic Inclusion Team - Support to find a job or further your career.
Free Courses and Training | London | Employment | Skills and Careers | Online
Gain new skills, become competitive on the jobs market and improve your soft skills with suitable accredited or non-accredited courses and training we have on offer. All opportunities are completely free. Email: employment.training@peabody.org.uk
https://www.peabody.org.uk/supporting-you/jobs-skills-and-business-support/Peabody Resident - Refer yourself to a range of Peabody teams
Self Referral Form for residents (Staff can also refer) | All Peabody Localities | General Support | Referral Scheme
A form that residents can use to self-refer themselves to a range of Peabody support services (Finance support, Volunteering and TFST teams) - Staff can also use this form to refer residents to these services.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DR0GoEWe7k20bFVOqWLPUAiXBYtaXXdKrsiri6AmMzFUMUVCOEpVUUpHU0NIOVVJSFhJSzFUTTk1Ri4uPeabody's Employment and Job's Newsletter
Peabody Jobs Bulletin | All Peabody Localities | Employment | Skills and Careers | Online
Sign up to Peabody's fortnightly jobs newsletter and receive information about the latest jobs, appenticeship and training opportunities
https://www.peabody.org.uk/supporting-you/jobs-skills-and-business-support/jobs-bulletin-signup/Pension Credit
Gov.uk | UK Wide | Government Funding and Personal Grants | Government Funding
if you are over the State Pension age and on a low income, this gives you extra support with your living and housing costs. If you receive Pension Credit you can also get other help, such as: • Housing Benefit • Support for mortgage interest payments • a Council Tax discount • a free TV licence if you’re aged 75 or over • help with NHS dental treatment, glasses and transport costs for hospital appointments You can apply for Pension Credit up to four months before you reach the State Pension age. Eligible claims made after you reach state pension age will only be backdated by three months. If you have already applied for your state pension you can apply for Pension Credits.Call: 0800 99 1234. Textphone: 0800 169 0133 Relay UK (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0800 99 1234
https://apply-for-pension-credit.service.gov.uk/startPositive Steps Thamesmead - Free support on a range of issues from Money to Immigration and more.
Positive Steps Thamesmead | Thamesmead | London | Advice and Information | In Person
Positive Steps Thamesmead helps residents access FREE support on a range of issues such as benefits, debt and money management, housing, immigration, counselling, energy saving and more.
https://forms.office.com/r/gcv5DcXYuePriority Services Registers - Energy
Priority Services Registers | UK Wide | Energy Advice and Support | Referral Scheme
Vulnerable residents can sign up to this service with their energy company to ensure they get priority help and support if there is an issue if with their supply. You can apply to sign up to this register by contacting your supplier or network operator. More information can be found on the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets. (OFGEM) website
https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/get-help-your-supplier-priority-services-registerRefuge: 24-hour National Domestic Violence Helpline
Refuge: 24-hour National Domestic Violence Helpline | UK Wide | Domestic Abuse Support | Phone
A service for women experiencing domestic abuse, their family, friends, colleagues, and others calling on their behalf. 0808 2000 247
www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.ukRespect Phone Line
Respect Phone Line | UK Wide | Domestic Abuse Support | Phone
A confidential helpline for people who are concerned about their own behaviour. Offers information and advice to support perpetrators to stop their abuse. 0808 802 4040
www.respectphoneline.org.ukRespond
Respond | UK Wide | Domestic Abuse Support | Mental Health and Wellbeing | Phone
Support for people with learning disabilities and/or autism who have experienced trauma and abuse. 020 7383 0700
Supporting the lives of people with learning disabilities and autism / RespondRights of Women
Rights of Women | UK Wide | Domestic Abuse Support | Phone
Legal advice for women experiencing domestic abuse: 020 7251 6575
www.rightsofwomen.org.ukSchool Clothing Grant
School Clothing Grant | UK Wide | Children | Families and Young People | Online
Check if your local council provides help with the cost of school uniform and PE kit.
https://www.gov.uk/help-school-clothing-costsShadow to Shine - work placements, training and career support for young people
Shadow to Shine | London | Employment | Skills and Careers | In Person
Shadow To Shine offers employability and entrepreneurial training courses, mentoring, work experience and various other opportunities to empower young people from underrepresented backgrounds to realise their full potential. After completion of our intensive training courses, we connect young people to our incredible network of mentors who are leaders in their field, giving them a taste of working in industry and helping them shape their aspirations to design their futures career paths.
https://www.shadowtoshine.com/servicesShaw Trust - Support to get into work and beyond
Shaw Trust | UK Wide | Employment | Skills and Careers | Referral scheme
The Shaw Trust provide support for a range of needs and individuals. Including: - supporting people into the workplace, especially those with complex needs. - Providing skills and training support - Supporting young people - Supporting your health and wellbeing 0300 30 33 111
https://www.shawtrust.org.uk/contact-us/Sign Health
Sign Health | UK Wide | Domestic Abuse Support | Phone
A specialist service providing IDVA and Outreach services to Deaf victims/survivors. They also have a dedicated Young Person’s Violence Advisor and run survivor workshops. 0208 772 3241
The Deaf health charity - SignHealthSkills you need - Essential Life Skills online
Skills you need | UK Wide | Employment | Skills and Careers | Online
Whether you're at work, a job seeker, student, teacher or parent, or just interested in developing your key skills, you will find plenty of information here about essential life skills.
https://www.skillsyouneed.com/Southall Black Sisters
Southall Black Sisters | Southall | Ealing | London | Domestic Abuse Support | Phone
Provides advice and information on domestic abuse, racial harassment, welfare and immigration, primarily for Asian, African and African Caribbean women. 020 8571 9595
www.southallblacksisters.org.ukStay Safe East
Stay Safe East | London | Domestic Abuse Support | Phone
Supports deaf and disabled people experiencing domestic abuse and hate crime (London only). 020 8519 7241
Stay Safe East - supporting disabled survivors of abuse - Stay Safe East (staysafe-east.org.uk)Step Change - Debt charity
Step Change | UK Wide | Debt | Benefits and Money Advice | Online | Phone
Free online debt advice and support0800 138 1111
https://www.stepchange.org/Step Change - Free, confidential advice about debt and managing your money
Step Change | UK Wide | Debt | Benefits and Money Advice | Online
Step Change provide free, confidential and expert debt advice and money guidance and recommend the best solution or service for your circumstances. They support you while you deal with your money worries, for as long as you need our help and also campaign on your behalf to reduce the risk of problem debt and the harm it causes.
https://www.stepchange.org/Sure Start Maternity Grant
Sure Start Maternity Grant | UK Wide | Children | Families and Young People | Online
£500 grant to help people on a low income buy clothes and equipment for a newborn baby. It does not have to be repaid. Usually, in order to qualify there must be no other children in your family and you must be in receipt of a relevant benefit.
https://www.gov.uk/sure-start-maternity-grantThameswater - WaterHelp - discounts on your water bill
WaterHelp - Thameswater | London | Government Funding and Personal Grants | Referral Scheme
If your total household income - including allowances and benefits (including Housing Benefit but excluding disability benefits) - is below £20,111 you could qualify, subject to eligibility checks. Over 6,000 Hackney households have so far qualified, receiving a 50% discount on their entire water bill. Phone: 0800 009 3652 between 8am-8pm Monday to Friday or 8am-1pm on Saturday.
https://www.thameswater.co.uk/help/account-and-billing/financial-support/waterhelpThe 3H Foundation - Resbite care for people with disabilities
The 3H Foundation | UK Wide | Disability - Advice and Support | Online
Every year The 3H Foundation runs a grant programme to assist people with disabilities and their families on a low income to organise a UK holiday for themselves. Carers can also be awarded a grant for a break away from their caring role.
https://www.the3hfoundation.org.uk/The Boparan Trust - Funding for equipment for children with disabilities
Boparan Trust | UK Wide | Government Funding and Personal Grants | Online
Boparan Trust is currently funding equipment for children with a disability aged 18 or under. They fund a range of equipment, including wheelchairs, specialist buggies, walkers, sensory toys, bath hoists, and white goods. They also fund therapies, including speech & language therapy, occupations therapy, food therapy, and behavioural therapy.
https://www.theboparancharitabletrust.com/apply/The Community RePaint network - Access low cost, recycled paint
The Community RePaint network | UK Wide | General Support | Online
Community RePaint is a UK wide paint reuse network, sponsored by Dulux, that aims to collect this leftover paint and redistribute it to benefit individuals, families, communities and charities in need at an affordable cost.
https://communityrepaint.org.uk/the-uks-paint-reuse-network/The HEET Project - Save money on energy bills in Waltham Forest
The HEET Project | Waltham Forest | London | Energy Advice and Support | Referral Scheme | In Person | Phone
The HEET Project is a not-for-profit organisation working in Waltham Forest, Redbridge and Enfield to help households save money on fuel bills; stay warm & healthy and home; and save energy and cut carbon emissions. 020 8520 1900
https://www.theheetproject.org.uk/The London Energy Saving Squad Ltd (LESS) - Advice and Information on home energy use
The London Energy Saving Squad Ltd (LESS) | Greater London | Energy Advice and Support | Phone
LESS promotes energy sustainability and efficiency by giving advice, information and support to residents on their home energy use and carbon footprint. Their staff speak a range of languages so they are able to support multicultural communities. They can provide advice on: • damp, mould and condensation /• Information on ventilation/• Energy top tips / • Information on heating controls / • Bill switchingContact LESS’ free line on 0800 915 3575.
London Energy Saving Squad LTD (lesslondon.org)The Rose Vouchers project - For pregnant people and children under 4
The Rose Vouchers for Fruit & Veg Project | London | Government Funding and Personal Grants | Government Funding
This project helps families on low incomes to buy fresh fruit and vegetables. To be eligible families need to meet the criteria for the Healthy Start voucher scheme. Eligible families receive £3 of Rose Vouchers every week for each child, or £6 if the child is under one year old. The vouchers can be obtained from local children’s centres and can be used a range of locations
https://www.alexandrarose.org.uk/rose-vouchers/how-to-get-rose-vouchers/Three - In person courses for Digital Skills
Three - Discover | Greater London | Digital Skills | In Person
Book sessions via the website to attend a range of courses, particularly around using smartphones and apple products. Book in to attend courses in Islington, Maidenhead and Oxford Street0800 1300 333
http://www.three.co.uk/discoveryTurn 2 Us - Search for personal grants in your area!
Turn 2 Us | UK Wide | Government Funding and Personal Grants | Online
The Turn 2 Us grants tool allows users to enter their post code and a few other details and quickly see which personal grants they could access in their local area from a range of funders.
https://grants-search.turn2us.org.uk/Turn2Us - Benefits calculator
Turn2 Us | UK Wide | Debt | Benefits and Money Advice | Online
Free and easy-to-use Benefits Calculator and Grants Search tools to check what benefits you might be able to claim and what grants you might be able to apply for.
https://www.turn2us.org.uk/Get-SupportVictim Support
Victim Support | UK Wide | Domestic Abuse Support | Phone
Support and advice for victims of crime, including people experiencing domestic abuse. You can use the Victim Support line if you require an interpreter. 0845 303 0900
www.victimsupport.org.ukVolunteering Barnet
Volunterring Barnet | Barnet | London | Community and Volunteering | Volunteering
Inspiring and supporting volunteering since 2015, Volunteering Barnet is the Borough’s accredited Volunteer Centre, and is delivered by Groundwork London. We unite volunteers and organisations to strengthen the community we support and promote all aspects of volunteering! We are part of Barnet Together. A collaboration between Inclusion Barnet, Volunteering Barnet and the Young Barnet Foundation, to promote quality training, volunteering support and provide vital resources and advice for Barnet’s community organisations. Read the Barnet Together manifesto.
https://volunteeringbarnet.org.uk/Warm Home Discount Scheme
Warm Home Discount Scheme | UK Wide | Government Funding and Personal Grants | Online
For winter 2022 to 2023, some people will be able to get £140 off their electricity bill through this scheme. This includes people with pre-pay or pay-as-you-go meters.
https://www.gov.uk/the-warm-home-discount-schemeWinter Fuel Payment - Government Information
Government £300 Pensioner support payment | UK Wide | Government Funding and Personal Grants | Government Funding
£300 to pensioner households. More than eight million pensioner households who receive the Winter Fuel Payment will receive an extra £300. It will be paid in November or December and should cover all nearly all pensioners.
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