There are a few day programmes available at First Stop Centre. Any individual that lives in Essex or nearby towns, and that is struggling, can stop by for help. The main programmes run include free…

Basic needs as well as advice from the Basildon Community Resource Centre can help the homeless and low income. The charity provides assistance to Billericay, Laindon, Basildon and Wickford in Essex County, and the aim…

When it comes to paying the deposit on a new home or flat, King Street Housing Society partners with councils as well as landlords local to the area to assist with this housing expense that…

Discretionary payments from the Exceptional Hardship Fund can help families on a low income that are facing a crisis. There may be money to pay for emergency living expenses, such as food or a rent…

Entrepreneurs and startups in need of funding may be able to launch their small business thanks to a charitable lender. Based in Suffolk, Foundation East capitalises small businesses that might otherwise languish without the funds…

The main emergency scheme in Essex County, which is known as the Essential Living Fund Grant, can help households on a low income with basic needs and living expenses. The county council created this programme to provide…

There are almost 15 free food banks for residents in Essex. Most of them are run by churches and charity organisations and use collections from the community to help low income individuals and families. Clients…

Rather than waiting on help from the local council, another option is the rent deposit guarantees from the Epping Forest Housing Aid Scheme. The charity organisation partners with landlords as well as the District Council…

Help is provided for rental deposits to individuals on a low income and the homeless in Essex. People with a local connection can get assistance from schemes provided by councils or charities, and the organisations…