FundingConnect is the platform organisations use to manage application processes and distribute awards.
To find available schemes you can apply for, we recommend visiting your Local Authority’s website or contacting Citizens Advice. They can provide guidance on available support and point you toward the correct application path.
Please see the list below of organisations that may be able to offer advice or assistance.
Food and household goods Insecurity
| Organisation | Website | How they can help |
|---|---|---|
| Gov.uk | www.gov.uk/cost-living-help-local-council | Government directory for available support in your area |
| The British Red Cross | www.redcross.org.uk | Charity, multi-area support |
| The Trussell Trust | www.trusselltrust.org/get-help | Food bank network |
| Citizen Advice Bureau | www.citizensadvice.org.uk | Multi-area support |
Independent Food Aid Network |
www.foodaidnetwork.org.uk | Food bank network |
| Feeding Britain | www.feedingbritain.org | Food bank network |
| The Hygiene Bank | www.thehygienebank.com | Household goods |
| Baby-Basics | www.baby-basics.org.uk | Household goods |
Energy insecurity
| Organisation | Website | How they can help |
|---|---|---|
| Gov.uk | www.gov.uk/cost-living-help-local-council | Government directory for available support in your area |
| The British Red Cross | www.redcross.org.uk | Charity, multi-area support |
| Citizen Advice Bureau | www.citizensadvice.org.uk | Multi-area support |
| National Energy Action | www.nea.org.uk | Energy advice (the national fuel poverty charity) |
| Npower's energy fund | www.selectra.co.uk | Energy advice (scheme designed to help Npower’s domestic customers) |
| EDF's energy customer support fund | www.edfenergy.com | Energy advice (scheme designed to help EDF's domestic customers) |
| British Gas Energy Trust | www.britishgas.co.uk/energy/british-gas-energy-trust.html | Energy advice (scheme designed to help British Gas domestic customers) |
| Home Energy Scotland | www.homeenergyscotland.org | Energy advice and support for Scottish residents |
| LEAP | www.applyforleap.org.uk | Energy advice and support |
| Depher CIC | www.depher.com | Free emergency repairs for heating and hot water as well as gas and plumbing |
Financial insecurity
| Organisation | Website | How they can help |
|---|---|---|
| Gov.uk | www.gov.uk/cost-living-help-local-council | Government directory for available support in your area |
| National Debtline | www.nationaldebtline.org | Financial and debt advice |
| Step Change | www.stepchange.org | Financial and debt advice |
| Citizen Advice Bureau | www.citizensadvice.org.uk | Multi-area support |
| Pay Plan | www.payplan.com | Financial and debt advice |
| Community Money Advice | www.communitymoneyadvice.com | Financial and debt advice |
| Debt Advice Foundation | www.debtadvicefoundation.org | Financial and debt advice |
Further options for seeking assistance:
- Contact your local authority
- Contact your GP, requesting to speak to Social Prescriber
- Contact your Health Visitor
- Contact your local Children's Center
- Contact your Early Intervention team
- Visit www.gov.uk/cost-of-living