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For information on grants and funding opportunities available to residents and voluntary / community groups.

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Help with the cost of living

This page provides information about various forms of help that may be available for residents needing help with the rising cost of living, particularly with food and energy costs.

Household Support Fund 2024-25

Additional support up until the end of September 2024 has been announced and funded by UK Government. 

Local welfare provision

We have grants called local welfare provision that may help vulnerable people and families who have been met with exceptional one-off difficulties in life.

Pension Credit

Pension Credit could give you extra money to help with your living costs. Find out more and check if you are eligible.

Better Housing Better Health

Support to local residents to keep warm and well at home, improve the energy efficiency of their homes and save money on their energy bills.

Grants and funding for towns and organisations

Information on grants for third sector organisations, rural organisations, voluntary and community groups.

Grants from external organisations

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