Money worries - Food - Energy - Housing - Grant Availability
HELP WITH YOUR MONEY WORRIES
Worrying about Money - Where to Start
The link below takes you to a short form, tailored to your needs, that lets you know what support is available in the Cotswolds. You can also download a leaflet.
Citizens' Advice
We can refer people to Citizens Advice or their website is full of useful information to help you see your way through any money worries such things as Benefits, Debt, Employment problems, Energy problems and Housing problems.
Website Link or Telephone 0808 800 0511
Budget Planner
A very helpful free online tool to free online tool that helps you keep track of your money and suggests ways to improve your finances.
Benefits Checker
A very helpful free online benefits calculator for checking what you’re entitled to
Help Through Hardship
If you’re worried about money, you’re not alone. Our helpline offers free, confidential advice and emergency support.
Campden Money Management
A specially tailored course for Chipping Campden. It's entirely free and confidential. A video on the website gives an introduction to the course that will enable you to review your finances and help you spend better and live better!
Website Link
FOOD
Campden Foodbank
If you can't afford enough food, you will need a foodbank voucher. Please visit the website or telephone 0808 800 0511 (Mon - Fri 10am-4pm) or 0808 208 2138. The Foodbank is confidential, safe, friendly and supportive. 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.
Cotswold Food Network
Partnering community organisations in developing equitable access to food for all.
ENERGY
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.
HOUSING
Bromford Housing
Providers of homes to those on council waiting lists.
P3
A community service offering drop-in sessions in Mickleton and Moreton-in-Marsh for help and advice with housing-related issues.
The Almshouses
A charity providing accommodation in 17th century almshouses for retired persons who have a connection with Chipping Campden. Accommodation for the elderly.
Chipping Campden School Housing Association
Provides and manage housing to enable the School to offer housing at below market rents to encourage talented teachers and support workers. It is a charitable organisation which currently owns 13 houses and flats in New Barrels Pitch and is open to explore ways to expand the number of properties available to rent.
GRANT AVAILABILITY
Chipping Campden Community Trust
We have funds to support organisations and residents of all ages but particularly the elderly. Please visit our website to see how to apply.
Chipping Campden Support Hub
We can often help with access to a grant from an existing organisation for essential expenditure you can't afford and we have limited funds of our own to meet sudden unexpected expenditure.
Gloucestershire Household Support Fund
Supporting households in the most need with Food, Energy, Water bills, Other essential items
Telephone 0330 123 5550
