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Merton Foodbank

Local foodbank support for people in Merton experiencing hardship.

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

Redbridge Council Cost of Living Support

Council information and support for residents struggling with the cost of living.

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

Hainault 360 Support Hub

Local in-person support hub for people in Hainault and nearby areas.

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

Redbridge Holiday Fun (HAF) Programme

Holiday activities and food support for eligible children and young people in Redbridge.

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

Richmond Council Cost of Living Directory

Council directory of local cost of living support services for Richmond upon Thames residents.

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Benefits & Cost of Living
Richmond upon Thames
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Southwark Council Cost of Living Support

Council information and support to help residents with the rising cost of living.

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

Southwark Better Living Fund

One-off support for food, energy and essentials for eligible Southwark residents.

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

Southwark Council Warm Spaces

Free warm and welcoming spaces across Southwark, with some offering food and advice.

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

Sutton Council Cost of Living Support

Council guide to local support with rising living costs in Sutton.

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

Tower Hamlets Cost of Living Support

Official local support for residents facing food, fuel, housing and other cost of living pressures.

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

Tower Hamlets Household Support Fund

Financial support for vulnerable households in Tower Hamlets with essential costs.

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

East End Community Foundation

Grant-maker working to tackle inequality across Tower Hamlets and the wider East End.

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

First Love Foundation

Trauma-informed crisis intervention and wraparound support for people facing poverty in Tower Hamlets.

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

Waltham Forest Local Welfare Assistance

Council financial help for households in severe hardship who cannot afford basic essentials.

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

Waltham Forest support and community services directory

Local directory of support, activities and community services across Waltham Forest.

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

Highams Park Food Aid

Community food aid supporting vulnerable people and families in Highams Park and nearby areas.

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

Wandsworth Cost of Living Hub

Council hub bringing together local help and support with bills, money and everyday living costs.

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

Westminster Council Local Hardship Fund

Emergency local support fund for Westminster residents affected by the cost of living crisis.

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

Westminster Household Support Fund

Emergency support for vulnerable Westminster households dealing with exceptional hardship.

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

Pension Credit

Extra money to help with living costs if you are over State Pension age and on a low income.

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

Family Information Hub – Advice and financial support

Family Information Hub page with advice and financial support information for local families.

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

Free Mobile Data, Texts and Minutes service

Idea Stores provide free SIM cards with data, minutes and texts through the National Databank for eligible residents.

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

Citizens Advice Brent

Free, confidential advice on debt, benefits, housing and employment for Brent residents — call 020 8438 1249.

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

Brent Hubs (Harlesden)

Multi-agency support for benefits, housing, and debt in the heart of Harlesden.

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

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