Grants
Hardship Support
Help for Households
This government website gives information on the cost of living payments, council tax discounts and the pension credit. Just to name a few!
Local Hardship Grants
The household support fund can get you help with essentials, like utilities, some household goods, fuel costs and more.
Charitable Grants
Turn2Us
Use this tool to apply grants from charities. There is a wide range of grants available.
Cost of Living Fund
Apply with AishahHelp to get a £50 supermarket voucher. It is aimed at households who are struggling with the cost of living.
Support for Families with Disabilities
Disability Grants
The Disability Grants page offers financial help and discounts for travel, daily needs, and cultural activities for families with a disabled member.
Family Fund
You can apply for a grant today if you are raising a disabled or seriously ill child.
Energy Support
E.ON Energy Support
If you’re an E.ON customer and struggling with your energy bills, The E.ON Next Energy Fund initiative has been set up to help customers receive extra support.
EDF Energy Support
If you’re vulnerable and an EDF customer, they can help you with electricity or gas bill debts, and provide essential white goods such as a fridge or cooker.
Octopus Assist Fund
If you’re an Octopus Energy customer and struggling with your energy bills, visit their website for additional support.
British Gas Energy Support
If you’re a British Gas customer and struggling with your energy bills, apply for energy support on their website below.
Priority Services Register (PRS)
The Priority Services Register (PSR) is a free UK-wide service designed to provide extra support to vulnerable customers, particularly in cases of electricity, gas, or water supply interruptions. Customers on the PSR may receive benefits such as priority support during emergencies, advance notice of power cuts, and accessible billing options. If you think you might qualify, you can contact your energy or water supplier to register.
Home Improvement Grants Calculator
Use this Retrofit homes calculator to find out what grants you are eligible for to retrofit your home. This could make your home warmer and your energy bills cheaper. Improvements include things like loft and wall insulation, solar panels and double glazing.
Energy Saving Genie
You might be able to get help for energy-saving improvements to your home if you either:
The grants can pay for home improvements that will help you to reduce energy bills and heat your home and applications. Find out if you are eligible by visiting Energy Saving Genie below.
Dealing with Debt
If you feel like you are falling into debt, or are struggling with your existing debts, there is help available to you.
