Cost of Living Support Directory - Wandsworth Care Alliance

Find support with food, energy, housing, money, debt and other cost-of-living challenges. This directory includes Wandsworth-based and national services. Opening times and eligibility may vary.

Help with Food

Wandsworth Foodbank

Location: Multiple locations across Wandsworth
Support: Emergency food parcels
Notes: Referral required. Opening times vary.
Link: Wandsworth Foodbank

Crisis Grants (Food & Utilities) – Wandsworth Council

Location: Wandsworth
Support: Supermarket and fuel vouchers for eligible households
Link: Discretionary Support Grants – Wandsworth Borough Council

Help with Energy & Utility Costs

GoCompare Energy Cost Calculator

Location: Online
Support: Interactive calculator to compare appliance running costs
Link: GoCompare Energy Calculator

Energy Supplier Support Schemes

Location: National
Support: Financial help offered by energy suppliers
Notes: You need to know which energy supplier you use
Link: Charis – Financial Grants for Individuals

CREW Energy

Location: Wandsworth
Support:

Home visits and telephone advice
Energy cafés
Free low-energy light bulbs and some insulation materials
Link: CREW Energy Advice

Help with Keeping Warm

Warm Spaces Directory – Wandsworth Council

Location: Wandsworth
Support: Map and listings of warm, safe spaces
Link: Warm Spaces Directory

Children’s Clothes & Equipment

Little Village

Location: Wandsworth
Support: Clothes, toys and equipment for children under 5
Notes: Referral required
Link: Get help – Little Village

School Uniform Support Scheme – Wandsworth Council

Location: Wandsworth
Support: Uniform vouchers for children on free school meals entering Reception or Year 7
Link: School Uniform Support Scheme

Help with Housing Costs

Discretionary Housing Payments – Wandsworth Council

Location: Wandsworth
Support: Extra financial help with housing costs for people receiving housing benefit
Link: Discretionary Housing Payments

Housing Advice & Crisis Support

Shelter

Location: National
Support:

Online and telephone advice
Support with homelessness, eviction and housing emergencies
Link: Shelter – Get Help

Furniture & White Goods

Community Care Grants
Wandsworth Council

Location: Wandsworth
Support: Help with buying essential items such as beds and white goods
Link: Apply for a Community Care Grant

Freecycle (Wandsworth)

Location: Wandsworth
Support: Free second-hand furniture and household items
Notes: Collection usually required
Link: Freecycle Wandsworth

Charity Furniture & Electrical Shops

Location: Wandsworth
Support: Affordable, safety-checked furniture and appliances
Links:

British Heart Foundation (BHF)
The Salvation Army
Wandsworth Oasis

Benefits & Money Advice

Citizens Advice Wandsworth

Location: Wandsworth
Support: Free advice on benefits, money, housing and legal issues
Link: Citizens Advice Wandsworth

Age UK Wandsworth

Location: Wandsworth
Support: Benefits and cost-of-living advice for older people
Link: Age UK – Cost of Living

Wandsworth Carers’ Centre

Location: Wandsworth
Support: Benefits advice and support for carers
Link: Wandsworth Carers’ Centre – Benefits

Wandsworth Family Information Service

Location: Wandsworth
Support: Directory of services for families, including childcare and advice
Link: Family Information Service Directory

Debt Advice

StepChange Debt Charity

Location: National
Support: Free online and telephone debt advice
Link: StepChange – Get Debt Help

National Debtline

Location: National
Support: Free, confidential debt advice by phone or online
Link: National Debtline

Legal Advice

Legal Aid Checker (GOV.UK)

Location: National
Support: Check eligibility for legal aid (e.g. eviction proceedings)
Link: Check if you can get legal aid

South West London Law Centre

Location: Wandsworth
Support: Free advice on debt, rent arrears and housing issues for tenants
Link: South West London Law Centre – Money Advice

Drop-ins, Lunch & Community Support

The Salvation Army – Wandsworth