BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme
Tiered Grant service – limited funding – must be applied for by a registered referrer.
Website
www.familyfundservices.co.ukDerbyshire Discretionary Fund (DDF)
Exceptional Pressure Grant self referral from Derbyshire County Council.
Website
www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-healthBritish Gas Energy Support Fund
Help with energy debt up to £1500, not just for British Gas Customer.
Website
www.britishgas.co.uk/british-gas-energy-support-fundTurn2Us
Turn2us is a national charity offering information and practical support to people facing financial insecurity.
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www.turn2us.org.ukHousehold Support Fund
Derbyshire County Council’s household support fund (HSF) offers help to Derbyshire residents facing financial hardship by providing grants and other financial support. The fund is provided by the Department of Work and Pensions.
Website
www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/adult-care-and-wellbeingWhat to do if you’re struggling to pay your energy bills
Advice on what to do if you’re falling behind with your energy bills, and finding yourself struggling to pay. Up to date information on ALL energy suppliers that offer a support package.
Website
www.moneysavingexpert.com/utilitiesMarriage Allowance – How it works
If one spouse works and the other has low or no income, married couples can transfer their tax-free allowance.
Website
www.gov.uk/marriage-allowanceChances for Children Grant – Buttle UK
Individually tailored grants of up to £2,400 for children and young people who have experienced a crisis that has recently had a significant and enduring impact on their wellbeing and educational engagement.
Website
www.buttleuk.org/apply-for-a-grantGet Help with the cost of living – Citizens Advice
If you don’t have enough money to live on, you might be able to get help to afford essentials like bills and food. This includes the Household Support Fund and cost of living payments. Visit the Citizens Advice website for more information.
Website
www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-moneyDiscounted broadband ‘social tariffs’ for those on certain benefits
Check to see if your current provider already offers a social tariff or use Money Saver Expert’s broadband comparison tool to see how they stack up against standard deals.
Website
www.moneysavingexpert.com/compare-broadband-dealsFood Banks in Derbyshire
List of the food banks and community pantries in Derbyshire that are part of the Feeding Derbyshire Partnership.
Website
www.ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk/foodbanksMoney Saving Expert
Money saving guides, tips & articles.
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www.moneysavingexpert.comVicar’s Relief Fund – Flexi Grant
The VRF (Vicar’s Relief Fund) provides crisis grants to individuals at risk of, or currently experiencing, homelessness. Grants are open to all 4 Nations of the UK and must be applied for via frontline workers. Up to £350 considered to prevent eviction, and up to £500 to help access accommodation.
Website
www.smitf.flexigrant.comCORSARAF Hardship Grants – Application Guide
Grants for families and individuals facing hardship. Applications can only be made by recognised social organisations such as charities, housing associations, schools and social services acting on behalf of a family or individual in need.
Website
www.cosaraf.org/apply-for-funding