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Free Support & Community Events in Hackney

Find free support in Hackney, including money & debt, benefits & cost of living, mental health & wellbeing. This page currently lists 42 local services. It also includes 9 current community events.

Local services

Citizens Advice Hackney

Free advice in Hackney on benefits, debt, housing, consumer and other everyday issues.

Hackney Here to Help

Hackney Council support with benefits, grants and help with everyday living costs.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Hackney
Free
Self-refer

Hackney Council Cost of Living Support

Hackney Council guide to support with food, fuel, bills and other cost of living pressures.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Hackney
Free
Self-refer

Money Hub Hackney

Local money guidance and cost of living support for Hackney residents.

Money & Debt
Hackney
Free
Self-refer

Age UK East London

Advice, support and activities for older people in Hackney and East London.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Hackney
Free
Self-refer

Hackney Advice Service

Advice and support for residents needing help with housing, benefits and money issues.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Hackney
Free
Self-refer

Hackney Children and Family Hubs

Family hub support for children, parents, carers and young people in Hackney.

Housing & Homelessness
Hackney
Free
Self-refer

Ann Tayler Children and Family Hub

Local children and family hub offering support and activities in Hackney.

Housing & Homelessness
Hackney
Free
Self-refer

Daubeney Children and Family Hub

Local children and family hub offering support and activities in Hackney.

Family & Parenting
Hackney
Free
Self-refer

Woodberry Down Children and Family Hub

Local family hub support for children, parents and carers in Hackney.

Housing & Homelessness
Hackney
Free
Self-refer

Linden Children and Family Hub

Children and family hub support for local families in Hackney.

Housing & Homelessness
Hackney
Free
Self-refer

Young Hackney

Support, activities and opportunities for young people in Hackney.

Children & Young People
Hackney
Free
Self-refer

Hackney SENDIASS

Free SEND information, advice and support for children, young people and families in Hackney.

Housing & Homelessness
Hackney
Free
Self-refer

Hackney Local Offer

Online guide to SEND services and support for children and young people in Hackney.

Children & Young People
Hackney
Free
Self-refer

Hackney Carers Centre

Support, advice and wellbeing help for unpaid carers in Hackney.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Hackney
Free
Self-refer

City and Hackney Wellbeing Network

Local wellbeing support and connections for residents in City and Hackney.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Hackney
Free
Self-refer

The Network

Peer and community wellbeing support linked to City and Hackney mental health recovery.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Hackney
Free
Self-refer

City and Hackney Mental Health Crisis Service

Urgent mental health crisis support for people in City and Hackney.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Hackney
Free
Self-refer

Hackney Housing Advice Service

Housing advice and homelessness support for Hackney residents.

Housing & Homelessness
Hackney
Free
Self-refer

Hackney Adult Social Care Services

Adult care and support services for Hackney residents.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Hackney
Free
Self-refer

Hackney CVS

Supports community organisations and strengthens local voluntary action in Hackney.

Community Projects
Hackney
Free
Self-refer

Community Navigation Network

Helps residents find the right local health, wellbeing and community support in Hackney.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Hackney
Free
Self-refer

Street Storage

Safe storage support for people experiencing homelessness or instability.

Housing & Homelessness
Hackney
Free
Self-refer

Hoxton Trust

Community-based support, education and local opportunities in Hoxton and Hackney.

Free Activities
Hackney
Free
Self-refer

North London Action for the Homeless

Support for people facing homelessness and hardship in North London including Hackney.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Hackney
Free
Self-refer

Hackney Migrant Centre

Advice and support for migrants, refugees and asylum seekers in Hackney.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Hackney
Free
Self-refer

Hackney Quest

Youth and community support organisation working with children, young people and families in Hackney.

Family & Parenting
Hackney
Free
Self-refer

Hackney Chinese Community Services

Community support and culturally aware services for Chinese residents in Hackney.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Hackney
Free
Self-refer

African Community School

Community-led support, education and family services for African heritage communities in Hackney.

Family & Parenting
Hackney
Free
Self-refer

Hackney Congolese Women Support Group

Community support and empowerment for Congolese women and families in Hackney.

Community Projects
Hackney
Free
Self-refer

Castlehaven Community Association

Community organisation offering support, activities and advice for local residents.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Hackney
Free
Self-refer

Hackney Playbus

Play and community activities for children and families in Hackney.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Hackney
Free
Self-refer

Hackney Circle

Social connection and community activities for older people in Hackney.

Older People
Hackney
Free
Self-refer

Hackney Service Centre

Council contact point for a range of local support and resident services in Hackney.

Community Projects
Hackney
Free
Self-refer

Hackney libraries community support

Library spaces offering local support, information and community activities in Hackney.

Free Activities
Hackney
Free
Self-refer

Free swimming for under 18s

Free swimming offer for children and young people in Hackney.

Children & Young People
Hackney
Free
Self-refer

Community sports sessions for young people

Community sports and activity sessions for young people in Hackney.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Hackney
Free
Self-refer

City & Hackney Carers Centre

Practical and emotional support for unpaid carers in Hackney.

Carers Support
Hackney
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Hackney Foodbank

Emergency food and essentials for people in crisis across Hackney.

Food Support
Hackney
Borough-wide service
Free
Referral needed

Hackney CVS Community Support

Advocacy and support for local charities and marginalized communities.

Community Projects
Hackney
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Made In Hackney

Community cookery school providing food aid and nutrition education.

Food Support
Hackney
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

The Sharp End (Shoreditch Trust)

Health and wellbeing activities for residents aged 50 and over.

Older People
Hackney
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

National services

These are wider services that can still help people in Hackney, 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.

Children & Young People
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Crisis

National charity for people experiencing homelessness, providing education and housing advice.

Housing & Homelessness
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Scope Helpline

Free, independent and impartial advice and support on issues that matter to disabled people.

Disability & SEN
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Age UK Advice Line

A free, confidential national telephone service for older people, their families, and carers.

Older People
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

The Mix

Essential support for under 25s on everything from mental health and relationships to money and housing.

Children & Young People
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

YoungMinds

Mental health support for children, young people, and advice for their parents.

Children & Young People
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Citizens Advice Adviceline (England)

Free, confidential, and impartial advice on money, legal rights, and consumer issues.

Benefits & Cost of Living
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Homeless Link (Homeless England)

A comprehensive database to find local homelessness services across England.

Housing & Homelessness
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Anxiety UK Support Services

Specialist support, therapy, and advice for those living with anxiety and anxiety-based depression.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Independent Food Aid Network (IFAN)

Connecting people to independent food aid providers across the UK.

Food Support
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Centrepoint Youth Support

Housing advice and support for young people aged 16-25 at risk of homelessness.

Housing & Homelessness
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Crisis UK

National charity providing practical support to help people exit homelessness.

Housing & Homelessness
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Home-Start UK

Practical and emotional support for families with at least one child under five.

Family & Parenting
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Independent Age Helpline

Free advice and support for older people facing financial hardship or needing help with care.

Older People
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

FoodCycle

Free weekly community meals made from surplus food for anyone in need of food or company.

Food Support
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

NHS 111 Mental Health Support

24/7 urgent mental health support through the NHS 111 service.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Crisis Support
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

FareShare

Fighting hunger by redistributing surplus food to frontline charities.

Food Support
England
UK-wide service
Free
Referral needed

Action for Children

Practical and emotional support for children, young people, and families.

Family & Parenting
Leeds, unparished area
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Coram Family Lives Support Line

Free, confidential helpline for any aspect of parenting and family life.

Family & Parenting
Hatfield
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Parent Talk

Online support and advice for parents and carers from expert coaches.

Family & Parenting
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Scope - Disability Information and Advice

Free, independent and impartial information and support for disabled people.

Disability & SEN
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

NHS Healthy Start

Help to buy healthy food and milk for pregnant women and families with young children.

Food Support
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Independent Age Support

Support for older people to live with independence and dignity.

Older People
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Samaritans Emotional Support

24/7 confidential emotional support for anyone in distress or struggling to cope.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Crisis Support
Lichfield
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Age UK

A free national advice line and local services supporting older people with money, care, and loneliness.

Older People
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Gingerbread

Specialist advice and community support for single parent families.

Family & Parenting
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

NHS 111 Online

Get urgent medical help or advice online for non-life-threatening conditions.

Health Support
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline

A 24-hour freephone helpline for women and children experiencing domestic abuse.

Domestic Abuse
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Action for Children Parent Talk

Free and confidential live chat and advice for parents and carers of children.

Family & Parenting
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Feeding Britain: Affordable Food Clubs

A national network of community food clubs offering low-cost groceries and support.

Food Support
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Shaw Trust: Employment Support

Specialist support to help people with disabilities or health conditions find and keep work.

Employment & Skills
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Gingerbread Single Parent Helpline

Expert advice and practical support for single parent families.

Family & Parenting
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

FareShare Food Support

Connecting surplus food to community groups and charities to tackle hunger.

Food Support
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Samaritans Listening Service

24/7 confidential support for anyone experiencing distress or needing to talk.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Citizens Advice Help to Claim

Expert support to help you make your first claim for Universal Credit.

Benefits & Cost of Living
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

National Domestic Abuse Helpline

A 24-hour freephone helpline for women experiencing domestic abuse.

Domestic Abuse
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Help through Hardship Helpline

A free, confidential helpline providing support for those struggling to afford essentials.

Benefits & Cost of Living
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Family Action - FamilyLine

Free emotional support and practical guidance for adults on any aspect of family life.

Family & Parenting
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

StepChange Debt Advice

Free expert debt advice and tailored debt solutions available across the UK.

Money & Debt
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Rethink Mental Illness Advice Service

Expert advice and information for people severely affected by mental illness and their carers.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Parent Talk by Action for Children

Free, confidential advice for parents and carers from trained family support workers.

Family & Parenting
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

NHS Urgent Mental Health Support

24/7 urgent mental health support and access to psychological therapies.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Crisis Support
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Shout Crisis Text Line

A 24/7 free, confidential text-based support service for anyone in mental health crisis.

Crisis Support
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Crisis Skylight Support

Practical support and training to help people leave homelessness behind for good.

Housing & Homelessness
Tower Hamlets, unparished area
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Home-Start Family Support

Local volunteers supporting families with young children through difficult times.

Family & Parenting
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

NHS Talking Therapies

Free, confidential NHS treatments for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Turn2us Financial Support

Charity helping people in financial hardship access benefits, grants, and other financial assistance.

Benefits & Cost of Living
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Citizens Advice Bureau

Free, confidential, and independent advice on benefits, debt, and legal issues.

Benefits & Cost of Living
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

St Giles Trust Employment Support

Holistic help to overcome complex barriers and secure stable employment.

Employment & Skills
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Gingerbread Support Service

Expert advice and practical support for single parent families.

Family & Parenting
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV)

Fast, free emergency legal injunction service for survivors of domestic abuse.

Domestic Abuse
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Age UK Advice and Support

Free, confidential information and advice for older people on money, care, and housing.

Older People
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

NHS Every Mind Matters

Expert NHS advice and practical tools to help you look after your mental health.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Family Rights Group Advice Line

Legal and practical advice for families involved with children's social services.

Family & Parenting
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Local Council Crisis and Resilience Fund

Financial help from your local council for essential costs like food, energy, and bills.

Benefits & Cost of Living
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Shout 24/7 Crisis Text Service

A free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone in crisis.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Samaritans - 24/7 Emotional Support

A safe place to talk 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for anyone struggling to cope.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Shelter England Advice Services

Expert advice and legal support for people facing housing issues or homelessness.

Housing & Homelessness
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Citizens Advice England Adviceline

Free, confidential advice on debt, benefits, housing, and legal rights.

Benefits & Cost of Living
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Citizens Advice National Help

Free, confidential advice on debt, benefits, housing, and legal rights for anyone in England.

Benefits & Cost of Living
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Family Rights Group

Free confidential advice for parents and wider family involved with children’s services or care processes.

Family & Parenting
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Contact — Families with Disabled Children

Advice and support for parents of disabled children.

Disability & SEN
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Grassroots Suicide Prevention

Suicide prevention support, training and signposting resources.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

PayPlan

Free debt advice and repayment support available online and by phone across the UK.

Money & Debt
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

The Silver Line

A free 24/7 helpline offering friendship, conversation and support for older people.

Older People
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

StepChange Debt Charity

Free national debt advice, personalised debt help and fee-free debt management support.

Money & Debt
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Turn2us Grants and Benefits Search

Free tools to check benefits, search for grants and find financial support.

Benefits & Cost of Living
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Op FORTITUDE

Free central referral pathway for Armed Forces veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Housing & Homelessness
Northamptonshire
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

The Respite Association

Grants toward appropriately qualified respite care for eligible disabled, sick, elderly or terminally ill people and their unpaid carers.

Carers Support
Northamptonshire
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Family Lives

Free parenting helpline, online chat, email support, parenting courses and information about separation, bullying and family difficulties.

Family & Parenting
Northamptonshire
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

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.

Disability & SEN
Northamptonshire
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Disabled Living Information Service

Free independent-living information and guidance about disability equipment and practical solutions.

Disability & SEN
Northamptonshire
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Disability Law Service

Free legal advice for disabled people and carers concerning community care, discrimination, employment and other disability-rights issues.

Disability & SEN
Northamptonshire
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Disability Grants Directory

Free searchable resource identifying charities and trusts that may fund disability-related equipment, adaptations and other needs.

Disability & SEN
Northamptonshire
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Operation Courage

NHS mental-health support for Armed Forces veterans, reservists, people leaving the military and eligible family members.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Northamptonshire
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

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.

Disability & SEN
Northamptonshire
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Samaritans Nottingham Branch

24/7 confidential emotional support for anyone struggling to cope or in crisis.

Crisis Support
United Kingdom
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Support

Free information, practical advice and telephone support for people affected by dementia and their families.

Older People
United Kingdom
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

MoneyHelper

Free government-backed guidance on debt, budgeting, benefits, pensions, borrowing and managing money.

Money & Debt
Camden, unparished area
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Family Rights Group Advice Service

Free expert legal advice for families involved with children's services or family court.

Family & Parenting
East Midlands
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Working Families Legal Advice

Free advice on employment rights and in-work benefits for parents and carers.

Employment & Skills
East Midlands
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Contact for Families with Disabled Children

Free national advice, information and support for families caring for disabled children or children with additional needs.

Disability & SEN
East Midlands
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Tellmi

Free, anonymous mental health app with peer support for ages 11+ across the UK, with commissioned counselling in selected areas.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

distrACT App

App providing private support and coping strategies for self-harm and suicidal thoughts.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
East Midlands
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Men’s Advice Line

Confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse seeking advice and support.

Domestic Abuse
Rutland
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Galop

Specialist support for LGBT+ people experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence, or hate crime.

Domestic Abuse
Rutland
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Victim Support

Independent support for anyone affected by crime, providing emotional and practical help.

Crisis Support
East Midlands
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Veterans’ Gateway

A free first point of contact connecting veterans and families with suitable support around housing, health, money, work and welfare.

Community Projects
Oakham
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Help Through Hardship

Free advice about benefits, grants, income and emergency food by phone.

Benefits & Cost of Living
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Learn My Way – Free Digital Skills for Beginners

Free online beginner-friendly digital skills learning from Good Things Foundation for people across the UK.

Employment & Skills
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Find Local Digital Inclusion Support

A free UK-wide map from Good Things Foundation to help people find local digital inclusion support.

Employment & Skills
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

CMS Clarity – Child Maintenance Clarity Check

Free online child maintenance calculator and practical guidance for separated parents.

Family & Parenting
UK-wide service
Free and paid options
Self-refer

Hackney Support Services and Community Help

Hackney 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 Hackney without needing to search across many different websites.

You can use this Hackney 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 Hackney when local options are limited.

People often search for housing support in Hackney, food banks in Hackney, family support in Hackney, and mental health support in Hackney. 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 Hackney.

Help available in Hackney

This Hackney page is dedicated to support services, community help and local events for people in Hackney. You can browse services by category, explore free activities, and find practical help in Hackney including food support, housing advice, family help, wellbeing support and crisis support.