Gloucestershire food banks
By Jon McNamara

The usage of food banks in the cities of Gloucester and Cheltenham has been increasing at almost 50 percent per year, and both independent as well as Trussell Trust locations are trying to meet the…

In categories: Gloucestershire
Leeds local welfare support assistance scheme
By Jon McNamara

People with a one-off hardship can get help from the City of Leeds Local Welfare Support Scheme. Government funds and vouchers can help pay for rent, energy or fuel bills, furniture, housing, and other emergency…

In categories: Leeds
Cornwall free food banks
By Jon McNamara

The Cornwall County area has some of the highest percentages of people going hungry, and many individuals and families are turning to food banks for assistance. This is becoming a major problem for the area,…

In categories: Cornwall
Schemes for rent deposits and housing from Swale Borough Council
By Jon McNamara

Tenants and landlord that are local to the Swale Borough can drop in at the council centre for information on housing assistance. The local authorities have a number of services they provide, ranging from advice to…

In categories: Swale
British Gas assistance for utility and heating bills
By Jon McNamara

Low income customers may receive financial assistance from British Gas for paying utility bills in arrears. There are programmes available such as the charitable Energy Trust they contribute to, rebates from the government, as well…

In categories: EnglandScotlandWales
Free food banks in Buckinghamshire
By Jon McNamara

Several food banks are available to the less fortunate and low income in Buckinghamshire. People with a voucher from a social or care worker can drop in at a distribution center for a parcel of…

In categories: Buckinghamshire
Emergency support from Lincolnshire Community Assistance Scheme
By Jon McNamara

In a limited number of hardship cases, the Lincolnshire Community Assistance Scheme may be able to provide help to families facing a crisis. There are many eligibility conditions in place, and the scheme is only…

In categories: Lincolnshire
Coventry City Mission assistance for low income
By Jon McNamara

Coventry City Mission provides assistance to families on a low income and the homeless, with the priority given to the most vulnerable. The faith based charity provides support to address basic needs and will also…

In categories: Coventry
Utility Warehouse help for paying gas and electric bills
By Jon McNamara

Utility Warehouse will try to guarantee customers save money on their energy bills if they use their services, however the fuel provider also provides financial assistance as well as advice to families or individuals that are…

In categories: EnglandNorthern IrelandScotlandWales
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