Cost of living support
Cost of living support
Support with your bills
Support with your bills
GOV.UK – Support with your bills
Find out how the Energy Price Guarantee limits your energy prices, support with Council Tax, apply for a Budgeting Loan if you’re claiming benefits, and more.
Essex County Council – Helping you with the cost of living
Check what benefits and financial support you can get, find out about the Cost of Living Payment, apply for Universal Credit, and more.
Essential Living Fund
The Essential Living Fund can help pay for furniture, household furnishings, clothing and footwear and general living expenses. You must live in Essex and can apply through Southend Borough Council
Local Council Tax Support
Local Council Tax Support (LCTS) is provided to people on low incomes to help with their Council Tax bill.
Epping Community Hub
The Epping Community Hub is a one-stop shop for residents to access a wide range of services for help and advice.
Buckhurst Hill Money Advice Service
BHMAS provides free confidential help and advice on all aspects of personal finance to anyone who requires it.
Call 07722 461130 or email enquiries@bhmas.org for more information.
Epping Forest Foodbank
Provides emergency food parcels to people who live in or near the Epping Forest district who have been referred to them by Frontline care.
Noah’s Ark Community Pantry
Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 4pm at Noah’s Ark Community Hub, St Elisabeth’s Hall, Chestnut Avenue, Buckhurst Hill IG9 6EP.
Get 20 items for £5. Fruit, vegetables and bakery items are free. Part of Feeding Britain’s Affordable Food Network.
Call 0208 252 3273 or email julie@noahspreschool.org for more information.
Chigwell Community Pantry
Open Tuesdays 10am to 2pm and Thursdays 10am to 3pm at Victory Hall, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 6QX.
Get 20 items for £5 and 3 extra items if you have babies with you.
Contact the Limes Farm Community Group – email limesfarmcg@gmail.com for more information.