Cost of living support

Cost of Living Marketplace Roadshow (Opens in New Window)

Hounslow’s Community Solutions team is hosting a series of events across the borough to give residents access to guidance and support on everyday issues connected with the rising cost of living in a pressure free environment.

Many of the events are being delivered in partnership with other local organisations, to provide advice on a wide range of issues. Find details of the sessions near you...

Warm Spaces (Opens in New Window)

Everyone is welcome to come to a Warm Space whenever they are open. You will be able to have a hot drink, use the Wi-Fi and relax.

You will also be able to:

find out where to go for help on a range of issues,
take part in an activity,
learn new skills,
and connect with others.

All 11 of the boroughs libraries and four leisure centres are offering warm spaces, in addition to many others which are being operated by charities and voluntary organisations.

Government help towards the cost of childcare (Opens in New Window)

Free School Meals (Opens in New Window)

School clothing grants (Opens in New Window)

Find you nearest foodbank (Opens in New Window)

Healthy Start - Free healthy food, milk and vitamins for women who are pregnant or have young child

Pregnancy and birth (Opens in New Window)

Working, time off and financial support when you have a baby.

More support for Hounslow residents (Opens in New Window)

Local charities and organisations

Community Fridge and Food Pantry

The aim of the community fridge and pantry is to:

reduce food waste,
provide free or affordable food for the local community.

ACAA Community Fridge Afghanistan and Central Asian Association. Unit 9 Griffin Centre, Staines Road, TW14 0HS

Bridgelink Food Pantry. The Bridgelink Centre. 373 Summerwood Road TW7 7QR

The Isleworth & Hounslow Charity Ltd (Opens in New Window)

Offers one-off 'relief in need’ and ‘relief of sickness' grants to Hounslow residents. You need to apply using a form and there is a deadline for applications.

Find free or affordable furniture, house hold goods and children's clothing

Freecycle - Giving and getting stuff for free in your local area. Membership is free.

Hounslow Furniture & Electrical Store. Quality preloved sofas, tables, beds and wardrobes to TVs and home appliances.

The Hounslow Furniture Recycling Project. redistributing reusable furniture and electrical household appliances to those who may otherwise struggle to afford such items.

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 provides essentials and equipment to mothers and families. Referral process applies

Little Village provides equipment, clothes and toys to families with children under the age of 5. Referral process applies