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Universal Credit
Monthly payment to help with living costs if you are on a low income or out of work.
Bexley Foodbank
Emergency food support in Bexley for people referred in crisis.
Slade Green Foodbank
Local food bank in Slade Green where vouchers are not required.
Brent Food Bank
Local food bank in Brent providing emergency food support for people in need.
Sufra NW London Food Bank
Emergency food and essential toiletries support for individuals and families in acute crisis in Brent.
Greenwich Supports
Council support for Greenwich residents needing help with finances, housing or employment.
Connected Bexley
Local Bexley information and advice hub linking residents to cost of living, benefits and community support.
Bexley Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction Support
Local Bexley support and information for Housing Benefit, help with rent and Council Tax Reduction.
Support for families
Council information for families needing help with food, finances and wider household support.
Chadwell Heath and Whalebone Community Hub
A community hub in Chadwell Heath offering local services and support for Barking and Dagenham residents.
Cost of Living Support (Barking & Dagenham Council)
Council-wide support service connecting residents to help with money, food, energy, wellbeing, and employment
Dagenham Learning Centre Community Hub
Community hub with library, learning, warm space, and family activities
Carers of Barking and Dagenham
Advice, information and support for people caring for family members or loved ones
Home Treatment Team (HTT)
24/7 acute mental health crisis service providing emergency home-based treatment to prevent hospital admission
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.
Barnet Food Banks Directory
A directory of food banks across Barnet, including Chipping Barnet Foodbank, Burnt Oak Community Food Bank and more.
Chipping Barnet Foodbank
Free emergency food parcels for people in crisis across Chipping Barnet, operated by the Trussell Trust network.
Barnet Resident Support Fund
Emergency financial support for Barnet residents struggling to afford food, energy bills and other household essentials.
Household Support Fund – Barnet
Government-funded support for low-income Barnet households to help with food, utilities and essential household costs.
The Mayor's Benevolent Fund – Barnet
Small one-off grants of up to £200 for Barnet residents in financial need — no repayment required.
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.
Barnet Together
Free capacity building and support for charities, community groups and volunteers across Barnet.
BOOST Employment Support – Barnet
Free employment, skills, benefits advice and wellbeing support for Barnet residents looking for work or facing barriers to employment.
Creative Networks – Barnet Arts and Culture
A free network for artists, cultural organisations and creative businesses in Barnet to connect, collaborate and develop.
Benefits & Cost of Living support across the UK
Browse benefits & cost of living support services across the UK, including charities, practical help, referral options, free support and trusted community organisations.
This page helps people compare local and national support, understand what each service offers, and find the right benefits & cost of living help more quickly.
