2nd Oct 2023
28th Sep 2023
As the warm weather becomes a distant memory and the nights draw in, thoughts inevitably turn to those dreaded energy bills and how to pay for them. The energy price cap- the amount suppliers can charge for each unit of energy used – will fall from £2074 to £1,923 from October 1, but it’s still…
13th Jun 2023
Grants for the summer holidays. The summer holidays are a fantastic time for many kids but can be so daunting for so many parents. With food poverty rife and the cost of living crisis in full swing, people need help. It is good to remind readers that there are many organisations who deliver food and…
22nd Aug 2022
School Uniform Grants: People with children always face a daunting time in autumn when it’s time to buy the new school uniforms: kids grow every year and their uniforms need replacing with each school year: sometimes they are redesigned and need updating. All of this leaves parents and guardians with a hefty bill. Luckily, there…
17th Aug 2022
After the high of the Lioness’ Euro win last month, Google searches for ‘women’s football’ went up 150% on the same time last year. With young girls and women everywhere being inspired to take up football, it is the beginning of a new era for women’s sport. Even prior to the historical and triumphant win,…
5th Apr 2022
Grants and financial aid for people with dyslexia can be fundemental to affording the cost of living. Dyslexia affects 20 percent of the population and represents 80–90 percent of all those with learning disabilities. It is also the most common of all neuro-cognitive disorders. However not many people who recieve the diagnosis realise that there…
26th Oct 2020
Are you worried about your energy bill arrears? Not sure how you’re going to keep up with your increased energy costs, especially if you’re likely to be working from home over winter? You’re not the only one facing this issue. With the furlough scheme ending and redundancies imminent as we head towards the end of…
18th Aug 2020
Lots of charities offer non-repayable grants to help individuals on a low income, or in difficult financial circumstances. We’ve looked into some of the most specific and strangest grants around. You can find anything from benefits specifically for vegetarians, to support for workers in particular industries. There’s actually a surprising number of grants available, so…
15th May 2024
While many people have a credit surplus as we move into spring, thanks to higher winter direct debits and more awareness of energy saving practices, millions of households are still in or facing energy debt. British Gas has a £140m fund designed to help households (and small businesses) to avoid financial difficulty caused by energy…
29th Apr 2024
Article updated 29th April 2024 In the current financial climate, many people can’t pay their energy bill and are falling behind with payments. There are things you can do to make sure your energy debt doesn’t overwhelm you. Payment Plans and Supplier Support First of all, if you fund yourself struggling to pay your energy…
19th Apr 2024
Updated 19th April 2024 In the past few years there have been substantial changes to disability benefits and support available. Below is a helpful bank of information, where you can find out what you may be entitled to claim, the amounts you can receive and how to apply for each. Working age – 18+ Employment…
