A Social Supermarket and Community Kitchen - you must be a member to use this kitchen. Apply for membership using the link below, if you are a Warrington resident in receipt of a means-tested benefit. On your first visit, you must bring proof of benefit and address with you.

Citizens Advice are open to the public and can provide a huge amount of advice and practical help across a whole range of subjects from benefits advice, rights in work and debt advice.

Payment for people who have the Winter Fuel payment or people who have benefits.

£650 to households on low incomes

Providing assistance and advice to help you manage your money more effectively.

Government portal that provides advice and help on all things financial

A further £150 lump-sum payment (in addition to the cost of living payment) for people who qualify

An extra award of money we can give to you if your housing benefit does not cover the full amount of your rent

Support for people over 50 years of age in genuine need or financial hardship or distress

You may be eligible for a Budgeting Loan from the Government, if you’ve been on certain benefits for 6 months. You only have to pay back the amount you borrow, and repayments are taken automatically from your benefits.

Grants for over 16s on a low income living in Warrington to be able to live independently and safely in their home

The Longford Neighbourhood Services Centre is a safe space that offers affordable food, including a free Soup and a Chat service, where you can get information and advice to help with the Cost of Living. They offer affordable food and clothes in a friendly environment.

If you, or someone in your household, is on Universal Credit, Pension Credit or various other benefit types, you could be eligible for deals with prices from £10 to £20 per month.

If you’re entitled to a winter fuel payment for 2022/23, you will receive an extra £300 payment (for your household) alongside your winter fuel payment.

Come along to one of our Talking Points, where you can get information, support and guidance on all issues that matter to you (including advice on combatting Cost of Living).

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Unify are a Credit Union, a community savings and loans co-operative providing access to savings accounts and low cost loans, junior savings and community accounts. Their service is accessible from the Warrington Foodbank Information Centre in Golden Square, the Warrington Disability Partnership on a Fridays or via their website.

It’s a difficult time for many households due to the cost of living crisis so the message from United Utilities is to give them a call if you’re struggling with your water bill so they can help.

Ways to make your water bill more affordable