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Buckinghamshire Council Helping Hand

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Help with food, heating, lighting, bills, household essentials and urgent short-term support

If money worries are building up, getting clear advice now can make the next steps feel more manageable.

About this service

Buckinghamshire Council Helping Hand offers short-term practical help for people facing immediate hardship in Buckinghamshire. Support can include help with food, heating, lighting, utility meter top-ups and other essential day-to-day costs when a sudden drop in income or unexpected expense has put pressure on a household budget. It can be an important first step for people who need urgent help to get through a difficult moment and avoid a deeper financial crisis.

How they can help you

Provides short-term crisis support for essentials such as food, heating, lighting and emergency household costs when people are facing immediate financial pressure.

Who it's for

People and families in Buckinghamshire on a low income who are facing immediate financial hardship or an unexpected crisis.

Getting support

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Monday to Thursday, 9am-5:30pm; Friday, 9am-5pm
Referral requirements
You can contact this service directly without a referral.

Contact

01296 531151Visit Website
Monday to Thursday, 9am-5:30pm; Friday, 9am-5pm

Trust and updates

Verification status: Verified

Last verified: July 20, 2026

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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