Money Management and Grants
The links below show a range of charities and organisations that can help, or point you in the direction of help, during this Cost of Living Crisis
Turn2Us
https://www.turn2us.org.uk/
"Turn2us helps people in financial need gain access to welfare benefits, charitable grants and other financial help – online, by phone and face to face through our partner organisations."
Step Change
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"We provide the UK’s most comprehensive debt advice service. We help people
with debt problems take back control of their finances and their lives."
Money Helper
https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/
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"MoneyHelper is here to help, so you can move on with life. Here to cut through the jargon and complexity, explain what you need to do and how you can do it. Here to put you in control, with free, impartial help that’s quick to find, easy to use and backed by government."
National Debtline
https://www.nationaldebtline.org/
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"National Debtline is a debt advice charity run by the Money Advice Trust. We are a free and confidential debt advice service for people in England, Wales and Scotland. We have helped millions of people deal with their debts.
Our team of expert debt advisers care about improving your situation and will help you to take control of your debts."
Citizens Advice
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
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"We give people the knowledge and confidence they need to find their way forward - whoever they are, and whatever their problem.
Our national charity and network of local charities offer confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free."
Help For Households
https://helpforhouseholds.campaign.gov.uk/
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"Countries around the world are facing rising goods and energy prices, inflation and cost of living pressures after the pandemic and Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
We know people are worried so the government is offering help for households. See what cost of living support you could be eligible for."
Oxfordshire County Council
https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/living
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"Help if you’re concerned about how to pay for everyday costs and financial support"
Food
The links below show a range of charities and organisations that can help, or point you in the direction of help, during this Cost of Living Crisis
Sharing Life
https://www.sharinglifetrust.org/
"The Thame foodbank provides emergency supplies of essential food items to those in our community who are struggling financially."
BBC Budget Recipes and Advice
https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/budget
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"Hundreds of tasty recipe ideas for one or for a family on a budget"
Healthy Start
https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/
"If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk."
Too Good To Go
"Our mission? To make sure good food gets eaten, not wasted. Every day, delicious, fresh food goes to waste at cafes, restaurants, hotels, shops and manufacturers - just because it hasn’t sold in time. The Too Good To Go app lets customers buy and collect Magic Bags of this food - at a great price - directly from businesses."
Olio
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"Join millions of neighbours all over the world who are using OLIO to share more, care more and waste less.
Give & get free stuff and borrow & lend household items – all directly from your community.
Fight waste. Help your neighbours. Save our planet. Feel amazing!"
Energy
The links below show a range of charities and organisations that can help, or point you in the direction of help, during this Cost of Living Crisis
National Energy Action
"We are National Energy Action (NEA) - the national fuel poverty charity, working to ensure that everyone in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is warm and safe at home."
British Gas Energy Trust
https://britishgasenergytrust.org.uk/
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"Struggling with the rising price of energy? Support is available no matter who your energy supplier is."
Eco Energy Me
"ECO Energy Me provide government backed grants to improve home energy efficiency and save you money on energy bills.
Apply in 3 simple steps using the link above."