Support in Stockport
Stockport MBC
Stockport MBC Benefits Section,
Town Hall,
Stockport
SK1 3XE
www.stockport.gov.uk
Tel 0161 217 6015
Stockport Council’s Support Funds are there to help people in an emergency or when they are at their most vulnerable.
They can help with things like paying a shortfall in rent; gas and electricity top-ups for prepaid meters; and help to find items you may need in your home.
For more information click here.
Stockport’s Household Support Grant may also be able to help if you’re struggling to pay for food, fuel, travel and caring responsibilities.
For more information click here.
Stockport Credit Union offer affordable loans and savings solutions which help the local community.
For more information click here.
Stockport Citizens Advice provide free, confidential and impartial advice to Salford residents around issues including money worries and debt, benefits advice or queries about employment.
For more information click here or call their helpline on 0808 278 7803.
An interactive map highlighting food banks and community pantries has been produced by Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust and can be accessed here.
Click on your location to see who can help in your area.
If you’re on certain benefits and are pregnant or have a child under four, you’re eligible for a Healthy Start card.
Receive £8.50 a week for children aged 0 to 1 and £4.25 a week for those aged 1 to 4. The card can be spent in some UK stores on fruit, vegetables, formula, and milk, and you also qualify for free vitamins. Cards are topped up every four weeks.
Click here for more information.
The government has brought together information about the various support available to help with the rising cost of living.
It includes information about income support; energy bills; household support; childcare costs; transport costs and discounts and savings.
Click here for details.
Check you are receiving all of the benefits you're entitled to with our quick and easy to use benefits calculator.
In just a few minutes it will search benefits, grants and other support available to see if you and your family are eligible.
Click here to check now.
Support in Pendle
Pendle Council
Market Street,
Nelson,
Lancashire
BB9 7LG
www.pendle.gov.uk
Tel 01282 661 800
Fax 01282 661 630
Email: benefits@pendle.gov.uk
The Essential Household Goods Support Scheme from Lancashire County Council provides furniture and electrical items to people living in Lancashire who have no other means of support.
As well as providing household items, the scheme also helps applicants access extra support.
For more information click here.
Pendle’s Household Support Fund is offering a £90 payment to anyone in the borough who qualifies for council tax support and has someone over 60 in the household.
For more information click here.
Pennine Community Credit Union offers affordable loans and savings solutions which help the local community.
For more information click here.
Burnley and Pendle Citizens Advice provide free, confidential and impartial advice to Pendle residents around issues including money worries and debt, benefits advice or queries about employment.
For more information click here or call 0800 144 8848.
If you’re on certain benefits and are pregnant or have a child under four, you’re eligible for a Healthy Start card.
Receive £8.50 a week for children aged 0 to 1 and £4.25 a week for those aged 1 to 4. The card can be spent in some UK stores on fruit, vegetables, formula, and milk, and you also qualify for free vitamins. Cards are topped up every four weeks.
Click here for more information.
The government has brought together information about the various support available to help with the rising cost of living.
It includes information about income support; energy bills; household support; childcare costs; transport costs and discounts and savings.
Click here for details.
Support in Rossendale
Rossendale Borough Council
One Stop Shop,
The Business Centre,
Futures Park,
Bacup
OL13 0BB
www.rossendale.gov.uk
Tel 01706 217 777
Email:generalenquiries@rossendalebc.gov.uk
Rossendale’s Household Support Fund may be able to help with extra support with rising bills.
For more information click here.
Citizens Advice Rossendale & Hyndburn provide free, confidential and impartial advice to Rossendale residents around issues including money worries and debt, benefits advice or queries about employment.
Click here for more information or call their advice line on 0808 278 7975
The government has brought together information about the various support available to help with the rising cost of living.
It includes information about income support; energy bills; household support; childcare costs; transport costs and discounts and savings.
Click here for details.
Check you are receiving all of the benefits you're entitled to with our quick and easy to use benefits calculator.
In just a few minutes it will search benefits, grants and other support available to see if you and your family are eligible.
Click here to check now.
If you’re on certain benefits and are pregnant or have a child under four, you’re eligible for a Healthy Start card.
Receive £8.50 a week for children aged 0 to 1 and £4.25 a week for those aged 1 to 4. The card can be spent in some UK stores on fruit, vegetables, formula, and milk, and you also qualify for free vitamins. Cards are topped up every four weeks.
Click here for more information.