If you're finding it difficult to live on your income, or a large expense is looming, it can be a huge relief to share a problem by talking it through with someone who has experience of similar situations and a big help in reaching a realistic, practical solution.
The Chipping Campden community is able to draw on a number of sources for financial assistance. Some are listed below.
In addition the Support Hub has limited funds of its own. Please contact us if you would like to apply for assistance or, indeed, are able to make a donation towards Support Hub funds.
Worrying about Money
The link below takes you to a short form, tailored to your needs, that lets you know what help is available. You can also download a leaflet. It's a really good place to start.
Citizens' Advice
We are here to give people the knowledge and confidence they need to find their way forward through any difficult times. Pop in to Campden Foodbank any Friday from 12.30 to 1.30pm where a Citizens Advice representative will be pleased to help in any way they can.
We can help you with such things as Benefits and how to claim, Debt, Employment problems, Your options if you are struggling to pay your bills, Identifying other sources of help, Energy problems, Relationship difficulties and what options are available, Housing problems, Scam advice.
Telephone 0808 800 0511
Campden Foodbank
The Foodbank is available to provide emergency food to people in crisis. To register please visit the website or telephone. The Foodbank is confidential, safe, friendly, supportive, just to tide you over, not long term, able to help. Donations of food and other essentials can be taken to the Baptist church on the High Street on Fridays from noon to 1.30pm - or to the Post Office at anytime. Their website has a very helpful list of items they are short of each week.
Telephone 07879 375562
Chipping Campden Community Trust
Chipping Campden Community Trust is a Charitable Trust established in 1995. 95% of income comes from legacies from the Tryphena Wood and the Fred Badger Trust. Even though these funds are restricted to helping older people, we have been able to accrue unrestricted funds from additional donations and bequests, to support projects for younger people and organisations. We would like to increase this fund in order to do more for people of all ages in the community.
Campden Money Management
A specially tailored course for Chipping Campden. And it's entirely free and confidential. The video on the left gives an introduction to the course that will enable you to review your finances and help you spend better and live better!
Ofgem
If you’re struggling to pay for energy or think you may get into difficulty, you can get help from: your energy supplier, the UK government, and the governments in Scotland and Wales, a range of charities, including Citizens Advice. Ofgem's full guidance is on their website link below.
Rotary
The Rotary Club of Chipping Campden draws its membership from the town and surrounding villages offering fellowship and a desire to serve the community. Over the past 25 years they have raised over £100,000 every penny of which has gone directly where it is needed in local and international projects.
Gloucestershire Support Hub
A county-wide service providing links to helpful information and advice and will provide you with the tools you need to save money, look after your mental health and wellbeing and conserve energy.
Gloucestershire Household Support Fund
The purpose of the Household Support Fund is to support households in the most need with food, energy and water bills and other essential items.
Telephone 0330 123 5550