Free Support & Community Events in Croydon
Find free support in Croydon, including benefits & cost of living, mental health & wellbeing, employment & skills. This page currently lists 43 local services. It also includes 51 current community events.
Local services
Croydon Council Household Support Fund
One-off financial support for Croydon residents facing hardship or emergency.
Croydon Council Help for Households
Croydon Council support page for residents affected by the rising cost of living.
Croydon Healthy Homes
Free energy advice service for Croydon residents on low incomes and those vulnerable to cold homes.
Croydon Voluntary Action
Supports stronger communities through volunteering, training and local community action in Croydon.
Active Communities Hub
A welcoming community space in Centrale where Croydon residents can connect, get active and access local activities.
New Addington Path Finders Community Hub
Weekly community hub in New Addington offering local advice, health and support connections.
Brigstock Road Community Hub
Face-to-face community hub in Thornton Heath offering practical support and signposting.
Waterside Centre
Community space by South Norwood Lake hosting groups, activities and local organisations.
Age UK Croydon
Local support, advice and activities to help older people age well in Croydon.
Disability Croydon
Information, advice, advocacy and support for disabled people and people with mental health concerns in Croydon.
Croydon Housing Needs and Homelessness Service
Croydon Council housing advice and homelessness support for people at risk of losing their home.
Nightwatch
Volunteer-led support for homeless and vulnerable people in central Croydon.
Optimism Supported Housing
Supported housing organisation helping vulnerable people rebuild their lives in Croydon.
Croydon Food Bank
Emergency food and support for local people in crisis.
Food Stop New Addington
Low-cost community food scheme for people in New Addington and nearby areas.
Salvation Army New Addington
Church and community support in New Addington, including practical help for local residents.
West Wickham & Shirley Baptist Church Pantry
Community pantry offering affordable food to local people facing financial pressure.
SWAN Foodbank South London
Food, clothing and essentials support through SWAN’s Croydon hub.
West Croydon Methodist Church food support
Hot meals and food parcels for homeless and vulnerable people in West Croydon.
Revivify Croydon Community Foodbank
Community foodbank supporting people in Croydon who are struggling to buy enough food.
Alive Community Centre Foodbank
Volunteer-led foodbank in Thornton Heath distributing fresh and chilled food.
FoodCycle Thornton Heath
Free community meal in Thornton Heath with food and friendly company.
FoodCycle Norwood Junction
Free community meal in Norwood Junction bringing people together around shared food.
St Mildred’s Parish Church food support
Church-based food support and hot meal provision in Addiscombe.
Mind in Croydon Recovery Space
Non-clinical crisis support space for people experiencing a mental health crisis in Croydon.
Croydon Health and Wellbeing Space
A central Croydon space offering mental health advice, guidance, signposting and clinical support.
Mind in Croydon Active Minds
Supports people with mental health experience to improve wellbeing through healthier lifestyle changes.
Mind in Croydon Carers’ Support Service
Information, emotional support and advocacy for carers of people with mental health problems.
Croydon Drop In
Free counselling, advice and outreach support for children and young people in Croydon.
Off The Record Croydon
Free counselling and mental health support for young people in Croydon.
Croydon Young Carers Service
Friendly support service for young carers in Croydon.
Croydon BME Forum
Umbrella organisation supporting Croydon’s Black and minority ethnic voluntary and community sector.
Family Justice Service Croydon
Confidential domestic abuse support service for victims and families in Croydon.
Bromley & Croydon Women’s Aid
Domestic abuse service offering refuge, support and advocacy for survivors.
Mind in Croydon
Local mental health charity providing a wide range of support services in Croydon.
Off the Record (OTR) Youth Counselling
Free and confidential professional counselling for young people aged 14–25 in Croydon.
Purley Food Hub
Emergency food parcels for individuals and families in financial crisis across South Croydon.
Age UK Croydon: Information & Advice
Free confidential advice on benefits, housing, and social care for residents aged 50+.
Citizens Advice Croydon
Free, confidential advice on debt, benefits, housing, and legal issues.
Woodlands Family Hub
A 'one-stop-shop' for family support from pregnancy up to age 19.
Mind in Croydon Support Services
Specialist mental health support, advocacy, and social activities.
Crisis Skylight Croydon
Specialist support for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing their home.
Hear Us
A mental health charity run by and for people with lived experience of mental illness.
National services
These are wider services that can still help people in Croydon, 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.
Croydon Support Services and Community Help
Croydon 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 Croydon without needing to search across many different websites.
You can use this Croydon 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 Croydon when local options are limited.
People often search for housing support in Croydon, food banks in Croydon, family support in Croydon, and mental health support in Croydon. 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 Croydon.
Help available in Croydon
This Croydon page is dedicated to support services, community help and local events for people in Croydon. You can browse services by category, explore free activities, and find practical help in Croydon including food support, housing advice, family help, wellbeing support and crisis support.
Family Support in Croydon
Find family support in Croydon, including parenting help, family hubs, advice services, practical support and trusted local organisations for parents, carers and children.
Food Banks in Croydon
Find food banks and food support in Croydon, including community meals, emergency food help, practical support and trusted local organisations for people who need help with everyday essentials.
Housing Help in Croydon
Find housing help in Croydon, including housing advice, homelessness support, tenancy help, urgent housing guidance and trusted local organisations.
Mental Health Support in Croydon
Find mental health support in Croydon, including wellbeing services, counselling, emotional support, crisis pathways and trusted local organisations.