As households around the borough are facing the consequences of the Cost of Living Crisis, we have gathered links to some of the support available. If you are a Kingston-based organisation, supporting people in regards to the crisis and would like to add your services to the below list, please contact KVA Communications Manager, Camilla Wheal on camilla.wheal@kva.org.uk.
- Access information about the Household Support Fund, here
- Visit the KVA Funding page for more Cost of Living related funds and grants
- Citizens Advice Kingston have compiled a Cost of Living Toolkit on help available in regards to energy bills, debt management, how to apply for benefits and much more
- Kingston Foodbank are in need of donations: Please visit their website to find out what items they are in need of and details on where you can donate
- If you would like to make a donation to the BRITE Box project, tackling food insecurity and supporting families to cook healthy, balanced and affordable meals, click here
- The Directory of Social Change has gathered useful resources, here
- For advice and support if you are struggling to make ends meet, access the Worrying About Money web page here or download a leaflet here
- Access NPC's 'Confronting the cost of living crisis', here, for a wide range of information on financial hardship in Britain
- You might be entitled to Specified Adult Childcare credits if you are a family member looking after a child under 12. Find more information, here