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Household support, money and benefits
If you are struggling with the cost of living
Advice and support is available through Hounslow Council and our partner organisations.
Crisis and Resilience Fund
(CRF) Support for vulnerable residents, including help with food, utilities and essential costs
Cost of living support
Holiday Activities and Food Programme
(HAF) Free holiday activities and meals for eligible children
Council Tax Support
(CTS) Help for residents on a low income with their Council Tax
Housing Support Payments
(via CRF) Support for residents struggling to pay rent (subject to eligibility)
Essential Household Items
(via CRF) Help with essential furniture and appliances, including white goods, beds and mattresses
Food Support in Hounslow
Access to emergency food, community fridges, food deliveries and more
Get help to buy food and milk with the Healthy Start scheme (Opens in New Window)
Free School Meals (Opens in New Window)
Government help towards the cost of childcare (Opens in New Window)
Community Solutions (Opens in New Window)
Face to face support based in community locations across the borough on a regular basis
Information for young people (Opens in New Window)
Working, time off and financial support when you have a baby (Opens in New Window)
Local charities and organisations
Find you nearest foodbank (Opens in New Window)
Isleworth and Hounslow Charity
One-off grants of up to £350 to individuals for ‘relief in need’ and ‘relief of sickness’. This is a referral only service. A recognised voluntary sector or statutory agency must make the referral.
If you are unsure about the referral process, contact the charity office.
info@iahcharity.org.uk
, 020 8569 9200,
www.iahcharity.org.uk
Free or affordable furniture, household goods and children's clothing
Freecycle
- Giving and getting stuff for free in your local area. Membership is free.
British Heart Foundation Shop
- for second-hand furniture, homeware, clothes and accessories
Storehouse
For food or children's clothing (aged 0-5 years). Supporting those who are in a time of need, on a referral basis.
Baby Basics
. Provide essentials and equipment to mothers and families. Referral process applies.
National Organisations
The Priority Services Register (PSR) (Opens in New Window)
The Priority Services Register (PSR) is a free UK wide service which provides extra advice and support, including when there’s an interruption to your electricity, gas or water supply.
Benefits and financial support for families (Opens in New Window)
Benefits calculator (Opens in New Window)
Helping you find a way forward, whatever the problem (Opens in New Window)
Single parent families (Opens in New Window)
Free Budgeting tool (Opens in New Window)
Budgeting Tool to quickly and easily create your own personal budget plan.
Money and mental health (MIND) (Opens in New Window)
Benefit and Grant calculator (Opens in New Window)
Free debt advice and money guidance (Opens in New Window)
Essential support and services
The first 1,001 days with you and your baby
Breastfeeding friendly venue
Breast pumps are available to use on site and to loan. Contact the hub to find out more.
Make a referral (Opens in New Window)
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