Increased household costs are affecting everyone right now, with the cost of food, fuel, and utilities all going up at the same time. If you're struggling financially, we want to support you, and we’re here to help.
For a face-to-face chat, drop into our office at 8 Waldegrave Road, Teddington, TW11 8GT on Wednesdays between 10am and 2pm. If you’d rather chat to us over the phone, call 0800 032 2533 and ask for Donna, Isaac or Linda on the Welfare Support Team. We can book an appointment to suit you on Fridays between 10am and 2pm. For more help and support, take a look at the links below.
Useful links
- A budget is one of the best ways to build up a picture of your finances. With this free calculator you can see what benefits you're eligible for and how much better off you might be in work - if you're not working already.
- If you need help with claiming Universal Credit, you can use our free online tool.
- Our Financial Support Directory features different charities and organisations that can provide information and advice. that may be able to assist you.
- Household Support Fund | General
- Household Support Fund | Richmond
- Household Support Fund | Kingston
- Household Support Fund | Hounslow
- Household Support Fund | Hillingdon
- Discretionary Housing Payments
- Warm Home Discount
- Claim £150 towards your energy bills - London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
- Pregnant women or families with children under four who receive certain benefits may be entitled to help under the NHS Healthy Start scheme.
- Best fuel tariffs.
- Best value internet providers.
- Best budgeting apps for phones.
- Buy quality food at a reduced rate
- Rescue unsold food from your favourite shops and restaurants.
Connect with financial support
Check out the latest in the series of our Connect with financial support videos. This time you can meet members of the team including Donna and Linda.