Providing both emergency financial aid, as well as advice on address the applicant’s hardship, the Stockton Local Assistance Scheme helps the needy and families on a low income in the district. The priority of the…

Low income families in Tyne and Wear can get help from food banks. There are several not-for-profit centres in the area, including south and North Tyneside and the city of Newcastle, that support vulnerable residents…

Help is provided to individuals on a low income from the Middlesbrough Community Support Scheme. The council will provide assistance on a one-off basis to families with a financial hardship, and the funds can be…

During a crisis, the Northumberland Emergency Transition Support scheme can help residents with basic needs. The county council runs this service in an effort to provide basic needs to the vulnerable, and aid is provided…

People that are homeless or are threatened by it can get help from the Durham Housing Solutions Service. This team works closely with the council and landlords to provide assistance to the needy and vulnerable,…

Northumberland food banks provide one of the most extensive aid collaborations in Britain. Local citizens are able to get assistance with when bills and other debts drain the entire paycheck prior to the next payday….

A generous grant from Northern Rock Foundation is giving a not for profit lender the capital it needs to expand. Tees Credit Union is a growing community partner that gives new banking options for Teesside…

One innovative charity based in Teesside thinks it has the answer to helping households deal with money problems. Instead of running to high street lenders that charge four digit interest rates, Five Lamps offers loans…

While the Redcar and Cleveland council may be able to provide one off help from the Discretionary Social Fund, the funds are limited and can only be used for certain approved expenses. Also, a priority…

Dozens of tenants and vulnerable residents in Durham receive assistance from Four Housing. The organisation provides a number of services to families and individuals on a low income as well as the vulnerable, and the…