Find help
Click the buttons below to find information on how to get help
Financial support
If you are struggling to cover your bills or pay for essential items you may be entitled to benefits, grants or help from your council. Click on the buttons below to find out more.
Check your benefit entitlement
You may be missing out – use the benefit calculator to see what financial support is available to you.
Find a charity grant
If you are struggling financially, you may be able to get a grant from a charity. Use the grant search tool to find out what you may be able to apply for.
Get help with your energy bills
If you’re struggling to afford your bills or top up your prepayment meter, Citizens Advice has a list of all the energy benefits and grants available.
Check your local council support
Councils provide emergency support called ‘local welfare assistance’ (or similar names). Support varies so call your local council and ask what is available in your area.
Free debt advice
If you’re looking for help to get out of debt you can get free, impartial advice in person or via phone, WhatsApp or video chat.
Get help managing your finances
If you want support with managing your finances or finding work, then CAP can help.
Get help with housing
Find expert information about your housing or speak to an adviser over webchat.
Food banks
Local community groups, schools and churches are running food banks across the country. Use the buttons below to find your nearest.
Find Trussell Trust food banks in your area
Find out how to get emergency food and support from your local Trussell Trust food bank.
Find other food banks in your area
There are many food banks run by schools, universities, hospitals and local community groups. Check this map for independent food banks in your area.
Feeling overwhelmed?
Get support
If you are living with a mental health problem, or supporting someone who is, Mind can provide you with information and support to help
Find a warm welcoming space
If you are struggling to heat your home, find a welcoming space to keep warm.
Find help
Nearly half of people say they have struggled to pay for food or energy in the last three months.
Give help
Can you help this winter? Whether it’s by giving time or money, you can make a difference.
Take action
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About
Together Through This Crisis brings together some of the UK’s biggest charities and organisations. We’re pulling together resources and campaigns to support anyone needing help or wanting to make a difference during this cost of living crisis.
Who we are
Together Through This Crisis has been set up by Save The Children, Shelter, Turn2Us, 38 Degrees and Little Village.
