Grants
What is a Grant?
A grant is an amount of money or financial assistance given by a government, organisation or a person for a specific purpose, which you do not have to pay back. Usually, there are certain criteria to meet to be eligible for a grant. Make sure to check each grant before applying.
Food Banks
Trussell Trust is one of the largest foodbanks in the UK with over 1200 foodbanks across the country.
Help with School costs
Your local education authority (LEA) may help you with some costs if you’re on a low income. For example, they might help with the cost of uniforms or learning a musical instrument.
Find local education authority grants available in your area
Energy Grants
Most energy companies have a trust fund – usually a charity which is solely funded by the energy provider. The trust helps families and individuals who are experiencing hardship when paying gas and electric bills. Below are contact details for trust funds, if your provider is not listed below you can contact them directly to discuss their trust fund.