Free food banks Bedfordshire
By Jon McNamara

While there are several free food banks as well as distribution points in Bedfordshire, most of the aid is provided by two main not-for-profit organisations. They include the Trussell Trust and its several partners as…

In categories: Bedfordshire
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
Test Valley housing and deposit schemes
By Jon McNamara

The council in Test Valley provides housing assistance to the vulnerable and low income. There are several services provided, and resources are coordinated by the Homeless Prevention or Housing Officer at the council office. Examples…

In categories: Test Valley
Luton schemes for helping with deposits and rent in advance
By Jon McNamara

The homeless, low income, or families in a temporary accommodation or hostel may all be able to get help with a rent deposit. The council is providing assistance to residents that are threatened with homelessness…

In categories: Luton
Vouchers and grants from Somerset Local Assistance Scheme
By Jon McNamara

With the aim of helping residents in Somerset County in poverty and threatened by a crisis, the Local Assistance Scheme can help families and individuals provide the essentials they need for their household. The programme…

In categories: Somerset
Lincolnshire help with rent and deposit from schemes
By Jon McNamara

Councils as well as charities across Lincolnshire County provide assistance for rent deposits. There are several schemes in place for individuals looking to start a new tenancy agreement, and the agencies can help the homeless…

In categories: Lincolnshire
Local Welfare Assistance scheme Suffolk
By Jon McNamara

The Suffolk County council can provide emergency assistance to residents facing exceptional financial circumstances, and the main programme available is the Local Welfare Assistance scheme. With the cutbacks in government funding, priority for any vouchers…

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Emergency Assistance Scheme Havering
By Jon McNamara

In an effort to help Havering residents on a low income or that are living in poverty, the council and DABD (uk) have partnered together to create the Emergency Assistance Scheme. The aid is for…

In categories: Havering
Rent and deposit assistance from schemes in Suffolk
By Jon McNamara

Schemes from the council and organisations local to Suffolk can help with the deposit payment for a private sector accommodation. The groups also work with charities to provide temporary accommodations to the homeless while they…

In categories: Suffolk
Housing assistance from Bedford Concern for the Homeless and Rootless
By Jon McNamara

Individuals that are struggling with housing or that are homeless can receive assistance from the specialists and services available at the Prebend Day Centre, which is a drop in service run by Bedford Concern for…

In categories: Bedfordshire