Cost of Living Support

We know this is a challenging time and many families across London and the UK are facing financial difficulties. On this page, you'll find services and resources which provide practical help and/or emotional support. Some of these are local to the Borough of Bexley and others are either London or UK wide. 

Government & Local London Borough of Bexley Advice

• Cost of Living advice from www.gov.uk - for advice on bills, childcare, benefits, housing and travel  
• Bexley Citizens Advice Bureau (by appointment only)
• Bexley Household Fund - support for vulnerable residents

Food Banks, Meals and Warm Spaces

• The Trussell Trust - Food Banks
• Bexley Food Bank or call 0808 2082138
• Slade Green Food Bank
• Bexley Community Pantry
• Warm Welcome Spaces - warm and welcoming spaces for free for the public this winter

Support with Energy Costs

You may be able to apply directly to your energy supplier for grants and hardship funds to help with energy debts. 

• British Gas Energy Support Fund 
• Scottish Power Hardship Fund
• OVO Energy financial support
• E-ON Next financial support (in partnership with Charis)
• EDF financial support (in partnership with Charis) 
• BULB energy financial support
• Octopus Energy Financial Assistance

Haberdashers' Support for Families

• Hardship Fund - parents can apply for financial support with school trip fees, uniform, music tuition, equipment, books etc. The support provided will be at the discretion of the Principal and decisions will be made on a case by case basis. 
• Contact us at Crayford Primary - If you are considering making a Hardship Fund application or if you would like to talk to us about other support available, please contact Nicola Bullard at n.bullard@habstrustsouth.org.uk 

 Other Support

• Victim Support - www.victimsupport.org.uk 
• Young Carers - www.carers.org
• Young Minds - www.youngminds.org.uk 
• Children and Young People's Mental Health Services (CYPMHS, previously CAMHS) - www.nhs.uk
• Bexley Moorings Project - supporting young people aged 8-17
• Imago - Bexley Young Carers - supports young people caring for others
• Bexley Women's Aid - support for women and children experiencing domestic abuse
• Bexley Health and Wellbeing Services - full list of services and resources
• MIND Bexley - free talking therapies 
• Bexley Crisis Cafe - evening drop in for adults experiencing severe distress