Cost of living support
Turn 2 US: Grants and benefits search and other costs of living help for individuals and families
Help For Households: A series of webpages listing help for households. These include income support and help with energy bills, childcare costs, housing support and finding work
Citizen Advice: A whole range of help and links to further support, including benefits, council and Government funding, help with essential costs, charitable grants, over 55 pension holders,
Small Wood Trust: Open to women aged 18 or above, living in the UK, on a low income / not in work and in receipt of all benefits entitled to, or have no recourse to public funds, with savings under £2,000. Priority to: single parents, the disabled, no recourse to public funds, who are or who have been affected by domestic violence or abuse and BAME women
GOV.UK: Ten companies that are offering cost of living support to those struggling, including food and energy.
British Gas Energy Trust: Grants are available for those struggling with their energy bills. You do not have to be a British Gas customer. Grants over £1500 only in exceptional circumstances.
Scottish Power: You could qualify for help from the Scottish Power Hardship Fund if you meet the terms and conditions.
British Gas Support Fund: Our new fund is designed to help British Gas customers with an energy debt of between £250 and £1,500.
Octopus Energy: Have set up a £15 million Octo Assist Fund as part of our campaign to help those worried about paying for their energy this Winter.
Depher: Provide vulnerable people access to vital emergency works. It offers partial or fully discounted costs on emergency work including Gas leaks, No heating, No hot water. Also provides financial help to people over 65, the disabled and families/individuals on low income. This has included buying food and paying gas/electric bills. The service is free during the winter months and discounted services at other times.
