Cost of Living Support Hub
See all our resources, articles, guides, and directory listings for the rise in the cost of living.
Oxford Food Hub
Oxford Food Hub is a centre of surplus food redistribution in Oxfordshire, rescuing surplus food from wholesalers, supermarkets, restaurants and more, and redistributing it to charities and community organisations across Oxfordshire.
Visit the websiteThe Brighton & Hove Food Partnership
The Brighton & Hove Food Partnership is a non-profit organisation helping people learn to cook, eat a healthy diet, grow their own food and waste less food.
Visit the websiteSufra NW London
Sufra NW London addresses both the causes and consequences of extreme poverty, homelessness and social isolation in the community. Their emergency interventions and innovative courses provide a life-line to people in crisis – empowering them to improve their wellbeing, learn new skills, find work and become financially stable.
Visit the websiteUnited Welsh
United Welsh is a not-for-profit organisation that builds homes, creates communities and transforms lives.
Visit the websiteTFL – Free and discounted travel
A free TFL resource which outlines free and discounted travel opportunities for different people.
Visit the websiteDevon Communities
Devon Communities Together is an independent charity engaged in a wide range of projects and services that support the vision of dynamic Devon communities shaping their own futures. They offer services around housing, community learning and development.
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Crisis Grants in Scotland
The Scottish Government have a crisis grant fund to help with an unexpected emergency like a fire or flood, losing your money or your job.
Visit the websiteNationwide Helpline
Nationwide have a free cost of living helpline on 0800 030 40 66.They also have other support to help you understand your financial situation and how to manage debt or borrowed money.
Visit the websiteMoneySuperMarket
MoneySavingExpert.com is dedicated to cutting your bills and fighting your corner with journalistic research, cutting-edge tools and a massive community – all focused on finding deals, saving cash and campaigning for financial justice.
Visit the websiteIslamic Debt Help
Islamic Debt Help offer a wide range of debt solutions to their Muslim brothers and sisters. All services provided by Islamic Debt Help are halal and interest free.
Visit the websiteDebt Camel
Debt Camel looks at your debt options and how to choose which one is right for you. It is independent, impartial and not-for-profit.
Visit the websiteNational Debtline
National Debtline is a charity that gives free and independent debt advice over the phone and online.They have a cost of living hub with lots of tools and support if you are struggling to make ends meet.
Visit the websiteBill Prioritiser
Money Helper’s bill prioritiser can help you put your bills and payments in the right order. If you’re struggling to pay, it will tell you what to do before you miss a payment in two easy steps.
Visit the websiteMoney Helper
Money Helper providers free and impartial support with:Dealing with debt Money problems Talking to your creditors Seeking financial advice
Visit the websiteEmergency Grants, Loans and Money Help
There are options if you need help quickly for urgent things like:Food Rent or deposits Gas and electric bills Moving home or buying furnitureYou can sometimes get a grant or loan in an emergency or crisis situation.For example, if you lose your job or home and cannot meet your needs.
Visit the websiteTurn2Us
Turn2us is a national charity providing practical help to people who are struggling financially.They have different support available depending on your circumstances and who lives in your household. You don’t need to apply for this help – it will be paid automatically if you are entitled to it.
Visit the websiteStepChange
StepChange have a team of debt experts who help people deal with their debt problems.They offer free, flexible debt advice that is based on a comprehensive assessment of your situation. They then provide practical help and support for however long it’s needed.
Visit the websiteCold Weather Payment
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 seven consecutive days.You’ll get £25 for each seven day period of very cold weather between 1 November and 31 March.
Visit the websiteWater Meter Calculator
Try CC Water’s meter calculator to see your potential savings if you switched to a water meter.
Visit the websiteHelp With Water Bills
CC Water have an advice hub packed with information and useful tools to help you reduce your bills or access financial support.That includes advice on the different types of schemes that water companies provide.
Visit the websiteShelter: Help With Bills
Shelter have a great page explaining the different types of support available, including grants and rebates.
Visit the websiteFuelbank Foundation
Fuelbank Foundation offer advice on finances and managing your energy account.
Visit the websiteSupport From Your Energy Supplier
Ofgem have information on the priority services register.This is a free support service that makes sure extra help is available to people in vulnerable situations.
Visit the websiteEnergy Support for Disabled People
Scope offer free energy and water advice for disabled people.The service is open to any disabled person or households in England or Wales where one or more disabled people live.
Visit the websiteHelp With Energy Bills in Scotland
Explore discounts, payments, grants and support funds available in Scotland
Visit the websiteGo.Compare Energy Guides
Due to the rising costs, many energy suppliers have removed their deals from the market so it can be difficult to switch providers. Go.Compare have some handy guide in the meantime:Warm home discount scheme Fixed rates Energy price cap What to do if your supplier goes bust
Visit the websiteCitizen’s Advice Bureau
Explore grants and benefits to help you pay your energy bills including:Energy price guarantee Warm home discount scheme Fuel vouchers Cold weather payment Energy debt Local grants
Visit the websiteMoney Saving Expert
This helpful article lays out a step by step on what to do if you’re struggling with energy bills, including how to talk to your supplier and hardship funds available.
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