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Universal Credit

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

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

Bexley Foodbank

Emergency food support in Bexley for people referred in crisis.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Bexley
Borough-wide service
Free
Referral needed

Slade Green Foodbank

Local food bank in Slade Green where vouchers are not required.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Bexley
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Brent Food Bank

Local food bank in Brent providing emergency food support for people in need.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Brent
Borough-wide service
Free
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Sufra NW London Food Bank

Emergency food and essential toiletries support for individuals and families in acute crisis in Brent.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Brent
Borough-wide service
Free
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Greenwich Supports

Council support for Greenwich residents needing help with finances, housing or employment.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Greenwich
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Connected Bexley

Local Bexley information and advice hub linking residents to cost of living, benefits and community support.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Bexley
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Bexley Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction Support

Local Bexley support and information for Housing Benefit, help with rent and Council Tax Reduction.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Bexley
Borough-wide service
Free
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Support for families

Council information for families needing help with food, finances and wider household support.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Kensington and Chelsea
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Chadwell Heath and Whalebone Community Hub

A community hub in Chadwell Heath offering local services and support for Barking and Dagenham residents.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Barking and Dagenham
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Cost of Living Support (Barking & Dagenham Council)

Council-wide support service connecting residents to help with money, food, energy, wellbeing, and employment

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Barking and Dagenham
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Dagenham Learning Centre Community Hub

Community hub with library, learning, warm space, and family activities

Benefits & Cost of Living
Dagenham
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Carers of Barking and Dagenham

Advice, information and support for people caring for family members or loved ones

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Barking and Dagenham
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Home Treatment Team (HTT)

24/7 acute mental health crisis service providing emergency home-based treatment to prevent hospital admission

Benefits & Cost of Living
Barking and Dagenham
Borough-wide service
Free
Referral needed

Dagenham Learning Centre – Community Warm Space

A free Community Warm Space open Monday to Friday at Dagenham Learning Centre, with tea, activities and a welcoming atmosphere.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Barking and Dagenham
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Barnet Food Banks Directory

A directory of food banks across Barnet, including Chipping Barnet Foodbank, Burnt Oak Community Food Bank and more.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Barnet
Borough-wide service
Free
Referral needed

Chipping Barnet Foodbank

Free emergency food parcels for people in crisis across Chipping Barnet, operated by the Trussell Trust network.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Barnet
Borough-wide service
Free
Referral needed

Barnet Resident Support Fund

Emergency financial support for Barnet residents struggling to afford food, energy bills and other household essentials.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Barnet
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Household Support Fund – Barnet

Government-funded support for low-income Barnet households to help with food, utilities and essential household costs.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Barnet
Borough-wide service
Free
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The Mayor's Benevolent Fund – Barnet

Small one-off grants of up to £200 for Barnet residents in financial need — no repayment required.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Barnet
Borough-wide service
Free
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Discretionary Housing Payment – Barnet

Extra financial help with housing costs for Barnet residents on Housing Benefit or the housing element of Universal Credit who have a shortfall in their rent.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Barnet
Borough-wide service
Free
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Barnet Together

Free capacity building and support for charities, community groups and volunteers across Barnet.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Barnet
Borough-wide service
Free
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BOOST Employment Support – Barnet

Free employment, skills, benefits advice and wellbeing support for Barnet residents looking for work or facing barriers to employment.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Barnet
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Creative Networks – Barnet Arts and Culture

A free network for artists, cultural organisations and creative businesses in Barnet to connect, collaborate and develop.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Barnet
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

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