Octo Assist Fund for Octopus Energy customers who are worried about paying for their energy this winter.

Support for Ovo Energy customers worried about their energy bills.

ScottishPower hardship fund to help people get their energy payments under control.

A warm space in the lounge area with a wellbeing brunch box and advice on cost of living support

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

You may be able to get free schools meals for you child if you already receive benefits.

Are you eligible for a free TV licence?

Some food banks can provide a fuel voucher for your pre-payment meter

Childcare schemes with free childcare hours, depending on the age of your child and your circumstances

Funded childcare places for 3 and 4 year olds across the school year.

Disability access fund for your childcare provider

There are a number of schemes that are available which can help you with the cost of childcare.

Funded childcare places

The Galleries Community Cafe, located in the Independent Living Centre is operated by Warrington Disability Partnership. It offers affordable meals and snacks, lunch clubs (Mondays for young disabled people and Wednesdays for over 55's) and a warm place to meet new friends.

Warrington Voluntary Action run a Good Neighbours project to support people who are feeling lonely or have little or no contact throughout the week and need help with the little things.

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.

When money is tight, a small saving can make a huge difference. The Green Doctors can help you to keep you warm and well and save money on your bills.

If your application is successful, you receive a healthy start card, which allows you to buy milk, vegetables, formula milk or vitamins. The NHS add money to your healthy start card every 4 weeks (£8.50 per child under 1 year old, £4.25 per child between 1 and 4 years old).

Water companies can provide support and information to help you reduce your bill – and they can offer financial support. Check the website link for some general advice and tips, and united utilities can be contacted if you are struggling to pay your water bill

The PDSA can provide support to help with costs associated with your pets, if you are receiving benefits and live within the postcode catchment area of one of our Pet Hospitals or Pet Care Scheme practices

Helping hands offer a food parcel delivery service on a Wednesday morning.