Cost of living support

Centrepoint is a charity for homeless young people aged 16 to 25 years old. We aim to end youth homelessness in the UK by 2037.

Child Benefit is a regular payment for everyone who is bringing up children. <SEND>

Child Tax Credit is a benefit that helps with the costs of raising a child if you're on a low income. Child Tax Credit does not affect your Child Benefit. Child Tax Credit can only be claimed if you're already getting Working Tax Credit.

Gingerbread is a charity that provides advice and practical support for single parents. Expert advisers answer their helpline, the website is packed full of useful information and Gingerbread offer training too. They also campaign to improve the lives of all single parent families, and because they're a national charity, it's all free.

The Government campaign, 'Help for Households' is an initiative that aims to lessen the strain of the 'cost of living crisis' that many households maybe experiencing.

Depending on the circumstances of you and your family, you may be able to get help with health costs.

If you are aged 19 or over, on a further education course and facing financial hardship, you could get Learner Support.

The Legal Services Commission (LSC) looks after legal aid in England and Wales. They also ensure people get the information, advice and legal help they need to deal with a wide range of problems. Legal aid helps ensure access to justice by providing high quality advice, information and representation to people who would not otherwise be able to afford it. <SEND>

Nite Light CIC provides cashless aid of food and drinks through our digital pay forward scheme. Our aim is to provide help to the people who need it most, in the right way.

Olio connects neighbours with each other and with local businesses so surplus food can be shared, not thrown away. We believe that small actions can lead to big change.

You may be eligible for help with your learning costs if you're a full-time student with children. This is called Parents' Learning Allowance.

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) helps with some of the extra costs caused by long-term ill-health or a disability if you're aged 16 to 64. <SEND>

Hundreds of thousands of people come to us for help every year. Some are at crisis point and many don't see a way out. We help them find a way out of their debt problems.

Stockton and District Advice and Information Service provides free, confidential, independent and impartial advice.

Get your weekly groceries for a fraction of the cost.

Mary Thompson Fund is a hardship fund that responds to the critical and emergency needs of those who are seeking and refused asylum or settled refugees in the Tees Valley.

Thrive Teesside is an award-winning organisation working in Teesside, advocating for the voice of lived experience to be included in decision-making processes.

Too Good To Go is an anti-food waste app that connects customers with business, enabling unsold food from going to waste.

Turn2us is a national charity helping people when times get tough.