How to use this page
We have provided some useful links to local services, based on some broad criteria.
Locate something you want to learn more about and click on the title or the small plus symbol to the right of each entry. The panel will expand to show you the information. If you choose another panel it will close the first, and open the second. The page is organised in this way to make it easier for mobile users to access the information.
Cost of Living resources for families
National Energy Action
This UK charity helps vulnerable and disadvantaged people struggling with their energy bills. As well as offering advice and support, they lobby the government to improve policies to tackle energy poverty.
Energy Saving Trust
For those wondering how to make their home energy efficient, the Energy Saving Trust is a reliable source of advice.
Centre for Sustainable Energy
Advice for tenants in what they can do to save energy
Website: https://www.cse.org.uk/advice/advice-and-support/what-can-tenants-do
British Gas
£25 million fund offers extra support to customers facing financial hardship
Website: https: //www.britishgas.co.uk/british-gas-energy-support-fund.html
Citizens Advice Bureau
Help and guidance in checking what benefits and schemes individuals and households might be eligible for.
Website: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/get-help-with-the-cost-of-living/
Help for Households
The Government’s Help for Households page gives an overview of support available to individuals in the areas of income support, childcare costs, energy bills, household and transport costs.
Turn 2 Us
A national charity offering free advice, Turn2Us connects those struggling financially with the help that’s available. Their resources include a benefits calculator to check someone’s eligibility for government support, a database of grants and a helpline to seek advice.
Step Change
For those struggling with debt on top of this crisis, Step Change offers free advice, linking those struggling with financial support and respite periods to cope with the stress of debt.
Money Advice Service
Money Advice Service also tackles debt, offering free practical self-help. Thanks to funding from a range of establishments, the charity enables individuals and businesses to apply for support schemes and take the necessary steps to get out of debt.
Independent Food Aid Trust
To find your local food banks, food distribution charities and local support hubs
Website: https: //www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=15mnlXFpd8-x0j4O6Ck6U90chPn4bkbWz&ll=54.0948970099395%2C-2.757892499999981&z=6
Trussell Trust
Location of Trussell Trust Food Banks.
Website: https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/find-a-foodbank/
The Money Charity - Guide
Mental health and money guide
Website: https: //www.mentalhealthandmoneyadvice.org/media/1444/mhma-money-toolkit-a5-february-2022.pdf
The Money Charity - Budget
This handy guide gives you great tips to help you get your budget in order
Website: https: //themoneycharity.org.uk/media/The-Money-Manual.pdf
Money Saving Expert
A comprehensive guide to all things budgeting from how to put on together to spotting expenses that you might be able to reduce.
Website: https: //www.moneysavingexpert.com/banking/budget-planning/
Working Families
Has some useful advice and toolkits for working families and a benefits information across the nations which is accessible and easy to follow.
Website: https: //workingfamilies.org.uk/article-categories/toolkit_for_parents/
Local Support Services
Hampshire Domestic Abuse Service
Respect UK - Domestic Abuse Support Organisation
Website: http://respect.uk.net/
Stop Domestic Abuse
Hampshire County Council
Council Offices, The Castle Winchester SO23 8UJ General Enquiries: 0300 555 1375 – 8.30am to 5pm
Website: https://www.hants.gov.uk/
Hampshire Social Care
Hampshire Family Information Directory
Website: https://fid.hants.gov.uk/
Family Safeguarding Hampshire
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