Free Support & Community Events in City of London
Find free support in City of London, including money & debt, housing & homelessness, mental health & wellbeing. This page currently lists 33 local services. It also includes 9 current community events.
Local services
City Advice
Free confidential advice for City of London residents on benefits, debt, housing, legal issues, relationships, and wellbeing.
City of London Homelessness Team
Housing advice, homelessness support, and self-referral for people in the Square Mile facing housing difficulties.
Mental Health Crisis Line - City Residents
24-hour free mental health crisis line for City residents who are overwhelmed or struggling with their mental health.
Debt Free London
Free debt advice for Londoners, including City of London residents.
City of London Corporation
The local authority for the City of London, providing housing, social care, benefits support and community services.
Best Start Family Hub
Family support hub offering parenting, health, wellbeing and early years services for City of London families.
City and Hackney Mental Health Crisis Service
24/7 mental health crisis support for City of London and Hackney residents.
Sanctuary Scheme
Helps domestic abuse survivors stay safely in their home through security improvements.
City of London Police
Police service for the Square Mile — call 999 in an emergency or 101 for non-urgent matters.
C4WS Homeless Project
Winter night shelter and year-round support for rough sleepers in the City and east London.
The Felix Project
Redistributing surplus food to community groups and charities across London to tackle food poverty.
Walk-in Crisis Café – City & Hackney
A safe, welcoming drop-in space for adults in mental health crisis in the City of London and Hackney.
Family Information Service – City of London
Free information and advice for families with children and young people in the City of London.
Home-Start City and East London
Volunteer-led home visiting support for families with young children facing difficulties.
Young Hackney
Youth services, activities and support for young people in Hackney and the City of London.
City and Hackney CAMHS – Mental Health for Young People
NHS mental health support for children and young people in the City of London and Hackney.
Imago – City of London Carers
Dedicated carer support service for unpaid carers living or caring in the City of London.
Adult Social Care – City of London
Council social care support for City of London adults with disabilities, mental health needs or long-term conditions.
City of London Adult Skills & Education
Free and subsidised adult education and training for City of London residents.
City of London Youth Services
Drop-in youth sessions and activities for young people aged 6–19 in the City of London.
City of London SEND Local Offer
Information on all SEND services and support available to children and young people up to 25 in the City of London.
Mind in City and Hackney
Mental health support, advocacy and wellbeing services for City of London and Hackney residents.
City & Hackney NHS Talking Therapies
Free NHS talking therapies for City of London and Hackney residents with anxiety, depression or stress.
City Connections
Health and wellbeing services for City of London residents and workers in the Square Mile.
SHINE London – Energy Bill Support
Free service helping low-income City of London residents reduce energy bills and stay warm.
Community Befrienders – Volunteer Centre Hackney
Volunteer befriending service for lonely or socially isolated people in Hackney and the City of London.
Mind in City, Hackney and Waltham Forest
Local mental health support service signposted for City of London residents through the resident directory.
Support for Adult Carers - City of London
Information and support for adult carers in the City of London.
Best Start Family Hub Network
A network of support for families with children aged 0-25.
Dragon Café Wellbeing Support
Fortnightly mental health support and creative wellbeing.
St Mungo's City of London Outreach
Frontline outreach teams helping people sleeping rough in the City to find accommodation and support.
Dragon Cafe in the City
A fortnightly pop-up sanctuary offering free creative workshops and wellbeing activities for City workers and residents.
City Advice (Toynbee Hall)
Expert, confidential and free advice on debt, benefits, and housing for Square Mile residents.
National services
These are wider services that can still help people in City of London, and they still appear in search and category browsing.
Childline
A free, private and confidential service for children and young people up to the age of 19.
Crisis
National charity for people experiencing homelessness, providing education and housing advice.
Scope Helpline
Free, independent and impartial advice and support on issues that matter to disabled people.
Age UK Advice Line
A free, confidential national telephone service for older people, their families, and carers.
The Mix
Essential support for under 25s on everything from mental health and relationships to money and housing.
YoungMinds
Mental health support for children, young people, and advice for their parents.
Citizens Advice Adviceline (England)
Free, confidential, and impartial advice on money, legal rights, and consumer issues.
Homeless Link (Homeless England)
A comprehensive database to find local homelessness services across England.
Anxiety UK Support Services
Specialist support, therapy, and advice for those living with anxiety and anxiety-based depression.
Independent Food Aid Network (IFAN)
Connecting people to independent food aid providers across the UK.
Centrepoint Youth Support
Housing advice and support for young people aged 16-25 at risk of homelessness.
Crisis UK
National charity providing practical support to help people exit homelessness.
Home-Start UK
Practical and emotional support for families with at least one child under five.
Independent Age Helpline
Free advice and support for older people facing financial hardship or needing help with care.
FoodCycle
Free weekly community meals made from surplus food for anyone in need of food or company.
NHS 111 Mental Health Support
24/7 urgent mental health support through the NHS 111 service.
FareShare
Fighting hunger by redistributing surplus food to frontline charities.
Action for Children
Practical and emotional support for children, young people, and families.
Coram Family Lives Support Line
Free, confidential helpline for any aspect of parenting and family life.
Parent Talk
Online support and advice for parents and carers from expert coaches.
Scope - Disability Information and Advice
Free, independent and impartial information and support for disabled people.
NHS Healthy Start
Help to buy healthy food and milk for pregnant women and families with young children.
Independent Age Support
Support for older people to live with independence and dignity.
Samaritans Emotional Support
24/7 confidential emotional support for anyone in distress or struggling to cope.
Age UK
A free national advice line and local services supporting older people with money, care, and loneliness.
Gingerbread
Specialist advice and community support for single parent families.
NHS 111 Online
Get urgent medical help or advice online for non-life-threatening conditions.
Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline
A 24-hour freephone helpline for women and children experiencing domestic abuse.
Action for Children Parent Talk
Free and confidential live chat and advice for parents and carers of children.
Feeding Britain: Affordable Food Clubs
A national network of community food clubs offering low-cost groceries and support.
Shaw Trust: Employment Support
Specialist support to help people with disabilities or health conditions find and keep work.
Gingerbread Single Parent Helpline
Expert advice and practical support for single parent families.
FareShare Food Support
Connecting surplus food to community groups and charities to tackle hunger.
Samaritans Listening Service
24/7 confidential support for anyone experiencing distress or needing to talk.
Citizens Advice Help to Claim
Expert support to help you make your first claim for Universal Credit.
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
A 24-hour freephone helpline for women experiencing domestic abuse.
Help through Hardship Helpline
A free, confidential helpline providing support for those struggling to afford essentials.
Family Action - FamilyLine
Free emotional support and practical guidance for adults on any aspect of family life.
StepChange Debt Advice
Free expert debt advice and tailored debt solutions available across the UK.
Rethink Mental Illness Advice Service
Expert advice and information for people severely affected by mental illness and their carers.
Parent Talk by Action for Children
Free, confidential advice for parents and carers from trained family support workers.
NHS Urgent Mental Health Support
24/7 urgent mental health support and access to psychological therapies.
Shout Crisis Text Line
A 24/7 free, confidential text-based support service for anyone in mental health crisis.
Crisis Skylight Support
Practical support and training to help people leave homelessness behind for good.
Home-Start Family Support
Local volunteers supporting families with young children through difficult times.
NHS Talking Therapies
Free, confidential NHS treatments for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression.
Turn2us Financial Support
Charity helping people in financial hardship access benefits, grants, and other financial assistance.
Citizens Advice Bureau
Free, confidential, and independent advice on benefits, debt, and legal issues.
St Giles Trust Employment Support
Holistic help to overcome complex barriers and secure stable employment.
Gingerbread Support Service
Expert advice and practical support for single parent families.
National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV)
Fast, free emergency legal injunction service for survivors of domestic abuse.
Age UK Advice and Support
Free, confidential information and advice for older people on money, care, and housing.
NHS Every Mind Matters
Expert NHS advice and practical tools to help you look after your mental health.
Family Rights Group Advice Line
Legal and practical advice for families involved with children's social services.
Local Council Crisis and Resilience Fund
Financial help from your local council for essential costs like food, energy, and bills.
Shout 24/7 Crisis Text Service
A free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone in crisis.
Samaritans - 24/7 Emotional Support
A safe place to talk 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for anyone struggling to cope.
Shelter England Advice Services
Expert advice and legal support for people facing housing issues or homelessness.
Citizens Advice England Adviceline
Free, confidential advice on debt, benefits, housing, and legal rights.
Citizens Advice National Help
Free, confidential advice on debt, benefits, housing, and legal rights for anyone in England.
Family Rights Group
Free confidential advice for parents and wider family involved with children’s services or care processes.
Contact — Families with Disabled Children
Advice and support for parents of disabled children.
Grassroots Suicide Prevention
Suicide prevention support, training and signposting resources.
PayPlan
Free debt advice and repayment support available online and by phone across the UK.
The Silver Line
A free 24/7 helpline offering friendship, conversation and support for older people.
StepChange Debt Charity
Free national debt advice, personalised debt help and fee-free debt management support.
Turn2us Grants and Benefits Search
Free tools to check benefits, search for grants and find financial support.
Op FORTITUDE
Free central referral pathway for Armed Forces veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
The Respite Association
Grants toward appropriately qualified respite care for eligible disabled, sick, elderly or terminally ill people and their unpaid carers.
Family Lives
Free parenting helpline, online chat, email support, parenting courses and information about separation, bullying and family difficulties.
Family Fund
Grants for eligible low-income families raising a disabled or seriously ill child, covering items such as appliances, clothing, computers and sensory equipment.
Disabled Living Information Service
Free independent-living information and guidance about disability equipment and practical solutions.
Disability Law Service
Free legal advice for disabled people and carers concerning community care, discrimination, employment and other disability-rights issues.
Disability Grants Directory
Free searchable resource identifying charities and trusts that may fund disability-related equipment, adaptations and other needs.
Operation Courage
NHS mental-health support for Armed Forces veterans, reservists, people leaving the military and eligible family members.
Student Health Association Assistance Fund
Bursaries of up to £500 for eligible disabled students in higher education who have first applied for Disabled Students’ Allowance.
Samaritans Nottingham Branch
24/7 confidential emotional support for anyone struggling to cope or in crisis.
Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Support
Free information, practical advice and telephone support for people affected by dementia and their families.
MoneyHelper
Free government-backed guidance on debt, budgeting, benefits, pensions, borrowing and managing money.
Family Rights Group Advice Service
Free expert legal advice for families involved with children's services or family court.
Working Families Legal Advice
Free advice on employment rights and in-work benefits for parents and carers.
Contact for Families with Disabled Children
Free national advice, information and support for families caring for disabled children or children with additional needs.
Tellmi
Free, anonymous mental health app with peer support for ages 11+ across the UK, with commissioned counselling in selected areas.
distrACT App
App providing private support and coping strategies for self-harm and suicidal thoughts.
Men’s Advice Line
Confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse seeking advice and support.
Galop
Specialist support for LGBT+ people experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence, or hate crime.
Victim Support
Independent support for anyone affected by crime, providing emotional and practical help.
Veterans’ Gateway
A free first point of contact connecting veterans and families with suitable support around housing, health, money, work and welfare.
Help Through Hardship
Free advice about benefits, grants, income and emergency food by phone.
Learn My Way – Free Digital Skills for Beginners
Free online beginner-friendly digital skills learning from Good Things Foundation for people across the UK.
Find Local Digital Inclusion Support
A free UK-wide map from Good Things Foundation to help people find local digital inclusion support.
CMS Clarity – Child Maintenance Clarity Check
Free online child maintenance calculator and practical guidance for separated parents.
City of London Support Services and Community Help
City of London support services can include food banks, housing help, mental health support, family support, benefits advice, and community projects. OneRoof Connect helps people explore free and low-cost local support in City of London without needing to search across many different websites.
You can use this City of London directory to find practical help, trusted local organisations, and upcoming community events. We also include wider national services that can still support people living in City of London when local options are limited.
People often search for housing support in City of London, food banks in City of London, family support in City of London, and mental health support in City of London. This page brings those local options together in one place.
If you are not sure where to start, browse by category, search for the kind of help you need, or explore local events and activities in City of London.
Help available in City of London
This City of London page is dedicated to support services, community help and local events for people in City of London. You can browse services by category, explore free activities, and find practical help in City of London including food support, housing advice, family help, wellbeing support and crisis support.
Family Support in City of London
Find family support in City of London, including parenting help, family hubs, advice services, practical support and trusted local organisations for parents, carers and children.
Food Banks in City of London
Find food banks and food support in City of London, including community meals, emergency food help, practical support and trusted local organisations for people who need help with everyday essentials.
Housing Help in City of London
Find housing help in City of London, including housing advice, homelessness support, tenancy help, urgent housing guidance and trusted local organisations.
Mental Health Support in City of London
Find mental health support in City of London, including wellbeing services, counselling, emotional support, crisis pathways and trusted local organisations.