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Benefits and Financial Help

Council information about benefits, grants and other financial help available to Greenwich residents.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Greenwich
Borough-wide service
Free
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Hackney Here to Help

Hackney Council support with benefits, grants and help with everyday living costs.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Hackney
Borough-wide service
Free
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Hackney Council Cost of Living Support

Hackney Council guide to support with food, fuel, bills and other cost of living pressures.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Hackney
Borough-wide service
Free
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Haringey Here to Help

Council-run support hub for benefits, emergency help, food, bills and local financial support in Haringey.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Haringey
Borough-wide service
Free
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Croydon Council Household Support Fund

One-off financial support for Croydon residents facing hardship or emergency.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Croydon
Borough-wide service
Free
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Croydon Council Help for Households

Croydon Council support page for residents affected by the rising cost of living.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Croydon
Borough-wide service
Free
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Croydon Food Bank

Emergency food and support for local people in crisis.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Croydon
Borough-wide service
Free
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Salvation Army New Addington

Church and community support in New Addington, including practical help for local residents.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Croydon
Borough-wide service
Free
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SWAN Foodbank South London

Food, clothing and essentials support through SWAN’s Croydon hub.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Croydon
Borough-wide service
Free
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Revivify Croydon Community Foodbank

Community foodbank supporting people in Croydon who are struggling to buy enough food.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Croydon
Borough-wide service
Free
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Greenwich Foodbank

Emergency food support for local people in crisis in Greenwich.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Greenwich
Borough-wide service
Free
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Hackney Advice Service

Advice and support for residents needing help with housing, benefits and money issues.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Hackney
Borough-wide service
Free
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North London Action for the Homeless

Support for people facing homelessness and hardship in North London including Hackney.

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

Hackney Migrant Centre

Advice and support for migrants, refugees and asylum seekers in Hackney.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Hackney
Borough-wide service
Free
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Barons Court Project

Day centre support for people experiencing homelessness and mental health difficulties.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Hammersmith and Fulham
Borough-wide service
Free
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Rainham Community Hub

Free in-person support and advice at Rainham Library for residents who need help with money, services, housing or digital access.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Havering
Borough-wide service
Free
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Kingston health and wellbeing support

Council information on local health and wellbeing activities and support in Kingston.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Kingston upon Thames
Borough-wide service
Free
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Disability Advice Service Lambeth (DASL)

User-led organisation providing peer-led advice, advocacy and support for Disabled people in Lambeth.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Lambeth
Borough-wide service
Free
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Walcot Foundation

Independent foundation supporting people on low incomes in Lambeth through grants and opportunities.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Lambeth
Borough-wide service
Free
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Lewisham Council Household Support Fund

Government-funded local support for Lewisham residents struggling with essential costs.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Lewisham
Borough-wide service
Free
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Lewisham Refugee and Migrant Network

Advice and support for refugee, asylum seeker and migrant communities in Lewisham.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Lewisham
Borough-wide service
Free
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Lewisham Council cost of living support

Council cost of living support page bringing together local help with food, money and bills.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Lewisham
Borough-wide service
Free
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Merton Community Hub

Local hub connecting Merton residents to community support and services.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Merton
Borough-wide service
Free
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Merton Growbaby

Free clothing and equipment for babies and young children for families facing hardship in Merton.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Merton
Borough-wide service
Free
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