Finances & Grants

BCP Council – Cost of living help

BCP Council has an extensive list of help that is available to support you if you are struggling. For more information, go to: https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Communities/Cost-of-living-help/Cost-of-living-help.aspx

Dorset Council – Cost of living help

Dorset Council offers free, confidential, and impartial support with money worries, accessing affordable food, employment and housing rights as well as looking after your mental health. To find out more, go to: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/cost-of-living-help

Turn2Us

Turn2us is a charity providing assistance to people who are struggling financially, including information on any grants you may be eligible for. For more information, go to: https://grants-search.turn2us.org.uk/

CAP

CAP’s free debt help service is face-to-face, and run through local churches, so you get practical help and a supportive community around you through whatever challenges you’re facing. Find out more: https://capuk.org/

Faithworks CMA

Faithworks CMA offers debt advice and budgeting support for those struggling financially. Find out more: https://faith-works.org.uk/what-we-do/cma-community-money-advice/

Council Tax Support Fund

You may be eligible for Council Tax support, where you will receive a one-off reduction on your Council Tax bill for the 2024 to 2025 financial year. To find out more information, including checking your eligibility and how to apply, go to: https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Benefits-support-and-advice/Council-Tax-Support/Council-Tax-Support.aspx