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…

There are several food banks available to residents in North Yorkshire County. Each centre has different hours and availability of items, but as resources allow they will try to help the low income and vulnerable….

Buckinghamshire has one major defence against predatory lending. The presence of financial cooperatives allows for lower cost loans to be issued to citizens, even if their credit rating has taken a few hits. These credit…

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…

The Basics Bank from Southampton City Mission can help fill the gap in the assistance that may not be provided by the central government and their welfare schemes. In addition to filling that need, the…

Thames Water provides service to over 15 million people across the UK, and financial assistance is available to families on a low income and the vulnerable. The company tries to work with customers to provide…

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…

Vulnerable households can get help with fuel and heating bills from Surviving Winter. This is a national not-for-profit organisation that partners with local charities and foundations to provide grants to senior citizens as well as older…

Brighton and Hove City is a faith based charity that helps people of all religions. Most of the assistance is provided from the Basics Bank, and this programme can provide free food parcels, help with…

Individuals in Bournemouth in a crisis have in the past been able to receive funds as part of Local Welfare. The council provided grants and financial assistance to help individuals or families on a low…