Cost of Living support

As the cost of living continues to increase, we appreciate you may be worried about how to pay for food, heating and other bills.  

The Crisis and Resilience Fund is a UK government scheme that includes immediate relief for individuals facing a sudden financial crisis or shock, run by local councils. Contact your local councils to find out more – click here to find your local council.  

We’ve put together a list of energy companies and other websites where you might find extra support 

• British Gas Energy Support Fund 

• Scottish Power Hardship Fund 

• Ovo Energy Fund 

• E.ON Next Energy Fund 

• EDF Energy Customer Support Fund 

• Octopus ‘Octo Assist Fund’ 

• MoneySavingExpert – explaining the energy price cap 

• Household Energy 

• Local Energy Advice Partnership (LEAP) 

• Ofgem – the energy industry regulator 

• National Energy Action 

• Turn2Us – search for charitable grants 

• Lightning Reach – search for financial support 

(Other) useful links 

• BudgetSmart from PayPlan 

• Money Helper Free, impartial information on money, pensions, benefits and more. 

• Credit Unions 

Credit unions provide savings, loans and a range of services to help their communities get the most from their money.  

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