Caritas of Salford low income assistance in Manchester
By Jon McNamara

Caritas of Salford is a local charity that provides many services in greater Manchester. Some of the programmes that are involved with are for low income residents. Eligible families may receive assistance with food, help…

In categories: Greater Manchester
Wirral Council deposit bond schemes
By Jon McNamara

Short term assistance for the rent deposit may be provided by the Wirral Council. The aim is to help families or individuals that do not have the funds for this expense, and the housing team…

In categories: Wirral
Financial assistance and basic needs Barnabus
By Jon McNamara

There are several main services offered by Barnabus for low income families with a connection to Manchester. The charity and its staff, as well as volunteers, provide basic needs and household items from the Beacon…

In categories: Manchester
SHAP housing and social services
By Jon McNamara

Clients of the not-for-profit SHAP include people facing poverty and those that are struggling. The focus is on preventing homelessness and helping individuals receive the support then need. Everything from short term housing to resettlement…

In categories: Merseyside
Rochdale grants from the Discretionary Crisis Fund
By Jon McNamara

The Rochdale council provides various forms of assistance to residents on a low income that are facing a hardship. One of the solutions, the Discretionary Crisis Fund, can provide awards for different household expenses, and…

In categories: Rochdale
Free food banks Cumbria
By Jon McNamara

Dozens of churches in Cumbria provide food the to vulnerable and needy. Each location will have limited hours and items available, but the aim of the charity organisations is to help the low income stay…

In categories: Cumbria
Ways to Welfare grant and loan programme Cumbria
By Jon McNamara

The Cumbria County Council created an emergency programme for families and individuals that are facing a crisis and that need financial help. The scheme is Ways to Welfare, and it can provide a number of…

In categories: Cumbria
Assistance from Salford Discretionary Support Scheme
By Jon McNamara

With the reduction in benefits that many Salford residents are faced with, the Discretionary Support Scheme can assist low income families with paying for basic needs or bills. Everything from white goods to free food,…

In categories: Salford
Rochdale emergency rental aid programmes reduce evictions
By Kenneth Long

Emergency rent assistance is provided through a number of agencies that serve the borough of Rochdale. Each agency has specific qualifications that applicants must meet in order to be considered for aid. Many agencies collaborate…

In categories: Rochdale
Rochdale £323 Discretionary Crisis Fund grants take 25 minutes by phone
By Kenneth Long

Rochdale Borough Council has offered its Discretionary Crisis Fund as an emergency housing measure when tenants are falling behind on rent. While Council prefers for residents to undergo budget advice first, the crisis fund serves to avert…

In categories: Rochdale