Categories for News

School Essentials Grant 2024

A School Essentials Grant is available to assist families on a low income to buy school uniform, sports kit, uniform for enrichment activities, school bags, stationery etc. Please note IT equipment is excluded from this grant. Grants of £125 per pupil or £200 per pupil for those starting year 7 will be available.​​​​​​​​​​​​​

July 5, 2024

Universal Credit- Changes from April 2024 that will affect you

This coming year most people who receive a means tested working age benefit, will be contacted by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Your current benefits will stop, and you will have to make a claim for Universal Credit. This is called “Managed Migration”.

March 28, 2024

Worried about Energy Costs?

The rising costs of gas and electricity have been in the news recently. We can check to see if you are eligible for schemes that reduce your bills, or see if you can get help to make your home more energy efficient.

March 22, 2022

Help for tenants in rent arrears

Help is available for all tenants struggling with their rent, whether they are in receipt of benefits or not, including Housing Association tenants, Council tenants and those renting from a private landlord.

July 27, 2021

Are you struggling to pay your rent?

Extra help is available for people who are already receiving Universal Credit with Housing costs, or Housing Benefit, and cannot afford to pay the difference between their benefit and their full rent.

January 25, 2021