Westminter local support payment scheme
By Jon McNamara

When a resident is out of options for addressing a crisis, the Westminter local support payment programme is a form of welfare that is provided at the discretion of the council. The authorities may from…

In categories: Greater LondonLondon
Newham loans from Community and Crisis Support scheme
By Jon McNamara

The Newham council offers an emergency scheme for the vulnerable as well as the low income facing a crisis. Any assistance is provided in the form of a loan, and the authorities will determine what…

In categories: Newham
Crisis financial help and community payments Brent borough
By Jon McNamara

The council of the borough of Brent administers the Local Welfare Assistance scheme for families on a low income or those in a crisis. The council will provide one-off support for addressing an emergency, and…

In categories: Brent
Crisis Fund for helping with bills in Barnet
By Jon McNamara

Emergency assistance for paying bills is available in the Barnet borough from the Crisis Fund. Awards are provided at the discretion of the council based on a review of the application. The funds can be…

In categories: Barnet
Croydon Discretionary Support grant scheme
By Jon McNamara

Croydon Discretionary Support is a council run scheme that was created to help low income families on benefits or people faced by an exceptional emergency. Any type of support is paid at the discretion of…

In categories: Croydon
Crisis payment scheme in Hounslow
By Jon McNamara

The low income, or people on benefits that are local to Hounslow, can apply to the Council’s crisis payment scheme. This is a discretionary welfare payment programme for residents that are facing a health or…

In categories: Hounslow
Merton grants from Local Welfare Support Scheme
By Jon McNamara

The Local Welfare Support Scheme, which is for Merton families on a low income, is very limited in what can be provided. Any type of support is at the discretion of the council, and as…

In categories: Merton
Bromley Welfare Fund grant scheme
By Jon McNamara

Using central government funds, the Bromley Welfare Fund scheme provides grants to families that are in a crisis. The council may offer vouchers, pre-paid cards, or the items directly to the individual, and they will help…

In categories: Bromley
Wandsworth Discretionary Social Fund
By Jon McNamara

Several needs can be met by the Wandsworth Discretionary Social Fund. The borough, using funds from the central government as part of the national welfare scheme, provides emergency aid and grants to low income families…

In categories: Wandsworth
Waltham Forest council Social Fund scheme
By Jon McNamara

The Waltham Forest council can help the low income and vulnerable from the WFSF Social Fund. The council created this scheme to replace some of the government benefits, including from DWP, that have been reduced…

In categories: Waltham Forest