Increased household costs are affecting everyone right now, with the cost of food, fuel, and utilities all going up at the same time. If you're struggling financially, we want to support you, and are here to help.
Our Rent Advisors and Financial Inclusion team are committed to supporting you at all stages. Don't wait until you’re in a crisis: contact us on 0800 032 2433 today and we will do what we can to help.
For a face-to-face chat, drop into our office at 8 Waldegrave Road, Teddington, TW11 8GT on Wednesdays between 10am and 2pm. For more help and support, take a look at the links below.
Useful links
- With winter coming and energy rates rising, we understand you may need a little extra financial support. If you’re struggling or falling behind with your energy bills, we can give you a fuel voucher to help. For information on how to claim the voucher and winter fuel payments for pensioners, visit here.
- The summer holidays are fantastic for children but can be daunting for parents. Our summer support guide features links to local charities and organisations that can help with food costs, activities, and money management.
- See what government support is available to help with the cost of living and find energy-saving tips here.
- A budget is one of the best ways to build up a picture of your finances. With this free calculator you can see what benefits you're eligible for and how much better off you might be in work - if you're not working already.
- If you need help with claiming Universal Credit, you can use our free online tool.
- Our Financial Support Directory features different charities and organisations that can provide information and advice that may be able to assist you.
- Pregnant women or families with children under four who receive certain benefits may be entitled to help under the NHS Healthy Start scheme.
- Best prices available to you for products and services
- Best budgeting apps for phones
- Buy quality food at a reduced rate
- Discretionary Housing Payments
- Energy cap calculator
- Government cost of living page
- Hampton Fund
- Household Support Fund | General
- Household Support Fund | Richmond
- Household Support Fund | Kingston
- Household Support Fund | Hounslow
- Household Support Fund | Hillingdon
- The Hygiene Bank
- National Databank
- Thamesbank Credit Union
- Turn2Us
- Reuse Network
- Rescue unsold food from your favourite shops and restaurants
- Richmond Furniture Scheme
- Runnymede and Spelthorne Local Assistance Scheme
- Suez Surrey
- Spelthrone Borough Council Discretionary Housing Payments
- Warm Home Discount