Family Information Service

Local charities and groups helping with essentials

Emergency support for families and young people

Help with the cost of living (Helping Hand)

If you have an urgent short-term emergency and are unable to buy immediate food, heating or lighting you can apply for Help with the cost of living (Helping Hand).

Help with the cost of living (Helping Hand) is available through food banks, food vouchers, and utility meter top-ups.

Fairhive Community Fund (for residents of Fairhive Housing)

If you are a resident of Fairhive Housing you may be eligible for a Springboard Grant through the Thriving Communities Fund.

Springboard Grants are available to support Fairhive residents with opportunities for wellbeing, education, training or employment.

Citizens Advice Buckinghamshire

If you are in a food crisis you can call Citizens Advice Buckinghamshire for an emergency food bank voucher.

You can use the online information tool for information and advice about debts, benefits, housing, employment and other pressing issues you are dealing with.