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373 services found

Burnt Oak Community Food Bank

Free emergency food parcels for people in crisis in the Burnt Oak area of Barnet.

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

All Saints' Child's Hill Food Bank

Free emergency food parcels for people in need in the Child's Hill area of Barnet.

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

Crisis Skylight Brent

Free support for homeless and recently homeless people in Brent — housing advice, employment, benefits and more. Call 020 8965 2561.

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

Rethink Mental Illness – Brent Mental Health Service

Free peer navigation and befriending support for adults with mental health needs in Brent — call 07775 697854.

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

Little Village Brent

Free pre-loved baby clothes, equipment and toys for families with children 0–5 in Brent who are struggling financially.

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

Age UK Brent

Free information, advice, welfare benefits support and activities for older people in Brent — call 020 8861 7980.

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

Bromley Homeless

Free, confidential advice, advocacy and hosting support for anyone homeless or at risk in Bromley — call 020 8460 0042.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Bromley
Borough-wide service
Free
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Shelter — Camden Housing Advice

Free housing advice and legal support for Camden residents facing homelessness or housing problems.

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

Hopscotch Asian Women's Centre

Support for South Asian women and families in Camden including advice, parenting groups and ESOL.

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

Age UK Camden

Services and support for older people in Camden including social activities, advice and home help.

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

Camden Disability Action

Advice, advocacy and support for disabled people living in Camden.

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

C4WS Homeless Project

Winter night shelter and year-round support for homeless people in Camden.

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

Parentsactive Camden

Parent-led organisation supporting families in Camden through activities, advice and community.

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

City of London Corporation

The local authority for the City of London, providing housing, social care, benefits support and community services.

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

Best Start Family Hub

Family support hub offering parenting, health, wellbeing and early years services for City of London families.

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

C4WS Homeless Project

Winter night shelter and year-round support for rough sleepers in the City and east London.

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

Family Information Service – City of London

Free information and advice for families with children and young people in the City of London.

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

Home-Start City and East London

Volunteer-led home visiting support for families with young children facing difficulties.

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

SHINE London – Energy Bill Support

Free service helping low-income City of London residents reduce energy bills and stay warm.

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

Community Benefits Team (Ealing Council)

Free benefits advice and support for Ealing residents to check entitlements and make claims.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Ealing
Borough-wide service
Free
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Ealing Crisis and Resilience Fund

Emergency financial support for Ealing residents facing a crisis and unable to meet essential costs.

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

Do Something Good Ealing

Ealing Council's platform connecting residents, community groups and organisations to create positive local change.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Ealing
Borough-wide service
Free
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Council Tax Reduction and Benefits Support

Help for Greenwich residents who need support with Council Tax Reduction and related benefits.

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

Advice and Assistance – Benefits

Advice and assistance for Greenwich residents who need help understanding or applying for benefits.

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

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