Helping families with a local connection to Manchester that are facing a crisis, the Welfare Fund was a local scheme created to assist the vulnerable. A combination of loans, pre-paid cards, vouchers, or grants are provided…

A scheme that is provided by churches working in partnership with the Lewes District Council can help low income individuals pay the deposit on a new home. The client of the Homelink programme will also…

Churches and charities Southampton provide the homeless and individuals on a low income with rent deposit help. The assistance provided will be in the form of a bond guarantee, and the aim is to help…

Similar to the budgeting loans that were previously available from the social fund, budgeting advances are now available to Universal Credit recipients. There are restrictions on purposes as well as loan amounts. Those receiving Universal…

The borough of Ealing created a welfare scheme to replace the loans and Community Care Grants that were provided by central government funding. The aim of the funds in Ealing is to help with the…

Residents of Cumbria can get assistance with their fuel bills from Winter Warmth Fund. The funds from the programme are aimed at helping older people stay warm during the winter, and the grants will prioritise…

Tuition costs for medical or veterinarian training can be partially covered thanks to the Sir John Sumner’s Trust. Sometimes alternately called The John Sumner Trust, this charity can assist with educational expenses for those who cannot afford…

Funds from the Bolton Local Welfare Provision assist families on a low income with paying their bills in a crisis. The council, which is located in the greater Manchester area, created this scheme to replace…

In a crisis, individuals on a low income with a referral can get assistance from a food bank. Churches across Surrey offer help to families with a local connection, and people can also turn to…

Assistance is available from the Wimbledon Guild. The charity organisation provides a number of free services to families or individuals with a local connection and that are on a low income. The main programme available…