Below are details of funds and workshops which may help. To access some of these you will need to provide information about your income, outgoings, savings, or debt.

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Client Hardship Service

The Client Hardship Service combines the Norfolk Assistance Scheme and Money Support Service.

It is available to provide support and financial assistance to those facing hardship during the Cost of Living crisis.

You can find out more about whether you are eligible to apply by clicking here.

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Suffolk Assistance Scheme

For tenants living in Suffolk, help and support is available via the Suffolk Assistance Scheme. This includes the Local Welfare Assistance Scheme which can help with household furniture and white goods, fuel vouchers (electricity and gas top-ups), supermarket vouchers, and contributions towards increasing costs during the winter months. For more information click here. 

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Community Hot-Spots/warm spaces

A Community Hot-Spot is a welcoming space where you can meet with friends and family while having the option to access services to make this winter more bearable. To find out where a Hot-Spot is near you in Norfolk click here or a Warm Space anywhere in the UK click here. 

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Household Support Fund

The government’s Household Support Fund is available through South Norfolk and Broadland District Council. There may be help of up to £400 or £500 for tenants who buy oil, who are struggling with essentials such as food, utility bills, or other living costs.

This fund is for those who are on low incomes and have at any given time less then £2,000 in the bank. To find out if you are able to access this funding, please contact your Income Officer, Neighbourhood Officer, or Wellbeing Coordinator by calling 01508 532000.

As of March 6th 2024, the household support fund (HSF) has been extended for an extra six months, announced by The Chancellor.

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Your Own Place - Cost of Living drop-ins

Your Own Place is a social enterprise that is currently running financial support and Cost of Living drop-in sessions out of local foodbanks.

These workshops are free for anyone to attend. The Your Own Place team are offering a range of support at the sessions including workshops, one to ones and shorter 'financial conversations' to help local people build on their financial skills.

Keep an eye on our Latest news section for the most recent dates and locations.

To find out more about Your Own Place, visit their website by clicking here.

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Help with energy costs

Smart meters 

When you are on a tight budget it can be a struggle to make ends meet, even when you are doing everything you can to save money. A smart meter could make things easier. 

To find information about how a smart meter could help you manage your energy bills click here. 

You can also view energy efficiency advice by clicking here.  

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Community oil buying scheme

ThinkingFuel is Community Action Norfolk’s community oil buying scheme. Members order fuel together – saving time and money. It is free to register to be part of the scheme. You can order oil on any working day of the month and still get a competitive price. To find out more click here.

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Further advice

If you are struggling, we might be able to help in another way. Please contact your Neighbourhood Officer or Wellbeing Co-ordinator, or if you have any concerns about paying your rent please contact your Income Officer by emailing incometeam@saffronhousing.co.uk or calling 01508 532000.

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