Concerned about the rising cost of living?
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Ideas to help this winter" leaflet here
These organisations and websites may be able to help
UK Government - Help For Households (all schemes)
Age UK Wiltshire www.ageuk.org/uk/wiltshire 08081962424
A local charity working in the community to support older people, their families and carers
Benefits calculator www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators
Lists the independent benefits calculators available to find out what benefits you could get and how to claim
Citizens Advice www.citizensadvice.org.uk 08001448848
Provides advice about budgeting and the extra help you can receive if you're struggling with the cost of living
Community fridges - www.hubbub.org.uk/the-community-fridge
A space where everyone can share surplus food. Hubbub coordinates the world's largest Community Fridge Network
Community organisations aimed at supporting people who cannot afford the essentials in life. The Trussell Trust supports a nationwide network of food banks that provide emergency food and support
Ask library staff for a full list of Wiltshire food banks
A project that offers children that receive benefits related free school meals the opportunity to take part in fun activities and receive a meal during school holidays
Help for Households https://helpforhouseholds.campaign.gov.uk/
Discover what cost of living support you could be eligible for
Jobcentre Plus www.gov.uk/contact-jobcentre-plus 08001690190
If you're seeking work, you may be able to get six months of broadband through your local Jobcentre Plus
Money Helper www.moneyhelper.org.uk 08001387777
A government-approved advice service providing money guidance
Lists the cheaper broadband and phone packages (social tariffs) available
Warm and Safe Wiltshire www.warmandsafewiltshire.org.uk 08000385722
Offers Wiltshire residents free and impartial energy saving advice via an advice line. Provides help relating to insulation, heating and draught proofing and advice on available grants and schemes
Wiltshire Council www.wiltshire.gov.uk/worried-about-money 03004560100
provides information about benefits and the support available
Wiltshire Council https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/article/6665/Council-tax-benefits-and-financial-support
Wiltshire Family and Community Learning https://workwiltshire.co.uk/family-and-community-learning/ 01225770478
Offers a range of courses, including ones on balancing budgets, saving energy and shopping for less
Wiltshire Libraries www.wiltshire.gov.uk/libraries
Libraries provide warm spaces with free access to books, newspapers, WiFi and computers, plus printing for a small charge, and staff that can help to answer any queries you may have
Wiltshire Money wiltshiremoney.org.uk/wiltshire-resources
Lists schemes that provide cost of living support (compiled by Wiltshire Citizens Advice)