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Free Support Services in Derry City and Strabane

Find local support services, community help and events in Derry City and Strabane, Northern Ireland.

Local services

Derry City and Strabane District Council Cost of Living Support

Council support information for residents facing pressure with bills, food, fuel and everyday living costs across Derry and Strabane.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Resource Centre Derry advice support

Advice and support in Derry for people facing disadvantage, exclusion, money pressure or other practical problems.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Advice North West

Free, independent advice on benefits, debt, housing, work, immigration and other practical issues across Derry and Strabane.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Dove House Community Trust advice and support

Community-based advice and practical support in Derry, including help with welfare, money worries and local difficulties.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Foyle Foodbank

Emergency food and practical support for people in Derry who are struggling to afford essentials.

Food Support
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Referral needed

Strabane Foodbank

Emergency food and practical support for people in Strabane who are struggling to afford everyday essentials.

Food Support
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Referral needed

The Social Supermarket Derry

Longer-term food support in Derry through social supermarket-style help designed to reduce food poverty and support stability.

Food Support
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

The Churches Trust Pantry Project

Community food support from The Churches Trust in Derry, helping people access essentials with dignity and local care.

Food Support
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Triax Neighbourhood Renewal food/community support

Local community support in the Triax area, including food and practical neighbourhood help for residents.

Community Projects
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum

A community-led health organisation in Derry supporting local wellbeing, health improvement and community connection.

Health Support
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Waterside Family Support Hub

Early intervention family support for children, young people and families in the Waterside area of Derry.

Family & Parenting
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Referral needed

Derry City and Strabane Family Support Hub

Early intervention family support for children, young people and families in Derry through the Shantallow family support hub pathway.

Family & Parenting
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Referral needed

Derry Healthy Cities

Health and wellbeing support in Derry through the Developing Healthy Communities programme, previously known as Derry Healthy Cities.

Health Support
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Strabane Family Support Hub

Early intervention family support for children, young people and families in Strabane.

Family & Parenting
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Referral needed

Sure Start Shantallow

Early years and family support for expectant parents and families with children under four in the Greater Shantallow area.

Family & Parenting
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Sure Start Edenballymore

Early years and family support for pregnant women and families with children under four in the Edenballymore area of Derry.

Family & Parenting
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Sure Start Strabane

Early years and family support for expectant parents and families with young children in Strabane.

Family & Parenting
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Western Trust Family Support Services

Official Western Trust family support information for children, young people and families in the Derry and Strabane area.

Family & Parenting
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Western Trust Carer Support — Derry/Strabane

Support, information and activities for unpaid carers in the Western Trust area, including Derry and Strabane.

Carers Support
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Derry and Strabane Domestic Abuse Support

Local domestic abuse support information for people in Derry and Strabane, including specialist help and safer support routes.

Domestic Abuse
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Foyle Women’s Aid

Specialist support for women and children affected by domestic abuse in Derry, Strabane and surrounding areas.

Domestic Abuse
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Men’s Action Network Derry

Support and wellbeing services for men in Derry, with a focus on safe spaces, health, connection and practical support.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Western Trust Mental Health Services — Derry/Strabane

Official Western Trust information on community mental health services and support in the Derry and Strabane area.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Extern Derry services

Crisis intervention and community support in Derry for people experiencing mental health crisis or acute distress.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

ARC Fitness Derry

Wellbeing and recovery-focused fitness support in Derry, combining physical activity, connection and encouragement.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Aware NI Derry support group

Peer support in Derry for people living with depression, anxiety, low mood or bipolar.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Inspire Wellbeing Derry area

Mental health and wellbeing support in the Derry area through Inspire’s range of services and programmes.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

First Housing Aid and Support Services Derry

Housing advice and floating support in Derry for adults and families who need help to stay safe and settled.

Housing & Homelessness
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Simon Community Derry

Homelessness support and housing-related help in the Derry area through Simon Community.

Housing & Homelessness
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Depaul Derry services

Homelessness support in Derry through Depaul services including day support and pathways towards greater stability.

Housing & Homelessness
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Creggan Neighbourhood Partnership

Community support, development and local opportunities for people in the Creggan area of Derry.

Community Projects
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Greater Shantallow Community Arts / support

A creative community hub in Derry offering arts access, shared space activity and family support services.

Community Projects
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Derry Well Women

A welcoming women’s health organisation in Derry offering health, wellbeing and support services for women of all ages.

Health Support
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Gasyard Development Trust

Community development and local support in Derry, helping residents build confidence, skills and connection.

Community Projects
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Waterside Neighbourhood Partnership

Community-led support and local activity in the Waterside area of Derry.

Community Projects
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Strabane Community Project

Community support and inclusive local services in Strabane to help people feel more connected, supported and empowered.

Community Projects
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Derry Jobs and Benefits Office

Official jobs and benefits support information for people in the Derry area.

Employment & Skills
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Strabane Jobs and Benefits Office

Official jobs and benefits support information for people in the Strabane area.

Employment & Skills
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Derry City and Strabane PCSP support

Community safety and policing partnership information for residents across Derry City and Strabane.

Community Projects
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Waterside Library community information

Free library and community information in the Waterside area, including books, events, learning and public access services.

Community Projects
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Derry Central Library community information

Free library and community information in Derry city centre, including books, events, learning and public access services.

Community Projects
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Strabane Library community information

Free library and community information in Strabane, including books, events, learning and public access services.

Community Projects
Derry City and Strabane
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Region and county-wide services

Wider area support that still applies in Derry City and Strabane, including services set at region or county level.

No region-wide or county-wide services match these filters.

Northern Ireland-wide services

Available across Northern Ireland. These appear on local child pages because they serve people throughout Northern Ireland.

Advice NI

A network providing free, confidential advice on benefits, debt, and rights across Northern Ireland.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Western Trust Adult Mental Health Crisis Service

24/7 urgent mental health support and assessment for individuals in crisis.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Advice NI Independent Advice Service

Free and confidential advice on benefits, debt, and employment rights across Northern Ireland.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Family Support NI — Antrim and Newtownabbey Directory

A family support directory that can help local families find services in and around Antrim and Newtownabbey.

Family & Parenting
Antrim and Newtownabbey
Northern Ireland-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Lifeline NI

24/7 crisis mental health helpline for people in distress or despair in Northern Ireland.

Crisis Support
Antrim and Newtownabbey
Northern Ireland-wide service
Free
Self-refer

National services

Available across the UK. These are shown separately and are not counted as local Derry City and Strabane services.

StepChange Debt Charity

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

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

Mental Health Support

24/7 urgent mental health support and crisis line

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

Universal Credit

Monthly payment to help with living costs if you are on a low income or out of work.

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

Emergency Services — 999

Call 999 immediately in a life-threatening emergency — police, fire, ambulance or coastguard.

Crisis Support
London
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Single Homeless Project (SHP)

Single Homeless Project (SHP) offers housing and homelessness across the UK.

Housing & Homelessness
UK-wide service
Free
Referral needed

KIDS

Support for disabled children, young people and their families.

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

Contact

National charity supporting families with disabled children.

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

Mobilise

Online support community and practical help for unpaid carers.

Carers Support
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Carers UK

National advice, information and support for unpaid carers.

Carers Support
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Derman

Derman offers mental health and wellbeing across the UK.

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

Toynbee Hall

Toynbee Hall offers community projects across the UK.

Community Projects
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Open Age

Open Age offers mental health and wellbeing across the UK.

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

Pension Credit

Extra money to help with living costs if you are over State Pension age and on a low income.

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

Attendance Allowance

Help with extra costs if you are State Pension age or older and need help because of illness or disability.

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

Carer’s Allowance

Weekly benefit for people who care for someone for at least 35 hours a week.

Carers Support
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Benefit to help with extra living costs if you have a long-term disability or health condition.

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

Child Benefit

Payment to help with the cost of bringing up a child.

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

Healthy Start

NHS scheme helping eligible pregnant people and families with young children buy healthy food and milk.

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

Free School Meals

Help with school meal costs for eligible children in England.

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

Ambitious About Autism

National charity supporting autistic children and young people through education, programmes and advice.

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

Autism Central

National peer education programme helping families and carers understand autism and advocate for autistic people.

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

British Dyslexia Association

National advice, information and support for people with dyslexia, families and professionals.

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

National Deaf Children’s Society

National charity supporting deaf children, young people and their families across the UK.

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

British Deaf Association (BDA)

National Deaf-led organisation representing Deaf people who use BSL in the UK.

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

STAMMA

National advice, information and support for people who stammer and their families.

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

Autistic Girls Network

National support and information focused on better recognition and understanding of autistic girls.

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

Citizens Advice

Free, confidential advice on money, benefits, housing, work and everyday problems.

Money & Debt
United Kingdom
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

National Debtline

Free debt advice and practical tools for people in England, Wales and Scotland.

Money & Debt
United Kingdom
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Mind

Mental health information, support and signposting across England and Wales.

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

National Careers Service

Free government careers advice and guidance service for anyone aged 13+ in England.

Employment & Skills
West Sussex
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

SMART Recovery

A self-help peer support programme for recovery from all types of addiction using science-based tools.

Health Support
West Sussex
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Macmillan Cancer Support

Free information, emotional and practical support for people affected by cancer.

Health Support
West Sussex
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Shelter Cymru Housing Advice

Expert, independent advice for anyone in Wales facing housing problems or homelessness.

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

Live Fear Free Helpline (Welsh Women's Aid)

A 24/7 helpline for anyone in Wales experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence, or other forms of violence.

Domestic Abuse
Wales
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Age Cymru Advice Line

Information and advice for older people, their families, and carers in Wales.

Older People
Wales
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

NHS Social Care and Support Guide

Official guide to help with day-to-day living due to illness or disability.

Health Support
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

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

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

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

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

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

Independent Food Aid Network (IFAN)

A network helping people find local independent food banks and support across the UK.

Food 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

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

NHS 111 Mental Health Support

24/7 access to urgent mental health support by calling 111 and selecting the mental health option.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
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 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

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

Citizens Advice Help to Claim

Support for Rutland residents in starting and managing a new Universal Credit claim.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Oakham
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

NHS Urgent Mental Health Support

24/7 urgent mental health help available by calling 111 and selecting option 2.

Crisis Support
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

Samaritans Emotional Support

Confidential, 24/7 emotional support for anyone struggling to cope or experiencing suicidal thoughts.

Crisis Support
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

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