Where to find help in North Somerset?
A list of agencies who may be able to help if you’re facing challenges due to the rising cost of living.
Debt support
Business Debtline
Providing free, impartial, expert debt advice to small business owners and self-employed people.
Website: businessdebtline.org
Christians Against Poverty (CAP)
Offering free debt advice and other services if you are struggling with money.
Website: capuk.org
Telephone: 0800 328 0006
National Debtline
Providing free, impartial, expert debt advice; helping people take control of their debts.
Website: nationaldebtline.org
Step Change
Offering free, independent advice to help people deal with their debts.
Website: stepchange.org
Energy saving advice and support
Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE)
Providing advice on saving money on energy bills and heating your home.
Website: cse.org.uk
Tel: 0800 082 2234
Warmer Homes, Advice and Money (WHAM)
Supporting North Somerset’s most vulnerable residents by giving advice on energy, money,and carrying out home repairs.
Website: cse.org.uk/my-home/ advice-projects/wham-warmer-homes -advice-and-money/
Food support
Local Food Support
Website providing a list of food banks, community larders, lunch clubs and pantries in the area.
Website: n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/benefits-support/other-benefitssupport/food-support
Trussell Trust Foodbanks
Working to combat poverty and hunger. Food banks give food parcels in exchange for a voucher from a referring agency.
Weston-Super-Mare foodbank
Website: westonsupermare.foodbank.org.uk
Telephone: 0808 208 2138
Email: info@wsmfoodbank.org.uk
Clevedon foodbank
Website: clevedondistrict.foodbank.org.uk
Telephone: 0344 4111445 or 0808 2082138
Email: info@clevedondistrict.foodbank.org.uk
Government and Council support
Gov.uk
Details of cost-of-living support, including income and disability benefits, bills and allowances, childcare, housing, and travel.
Website: gov.uk/cost-of-living
North Somerset Council
Providing links to local cost-of-living advice and guidance.
Website: n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/benefits-support/cost-living-advice-guidance
North Somerset Council Welfare Provision Scheme
Providing short-term financial help in a crisis. Phone to make an appointment for help to complete the application if you are unable to do so online.
Website: n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/benefits-support/welfare-provision-scheme
Health and well-being support
Community Living Rooms
Offering safe, welcoming community spaces in North Somerset to help keep you warm.
Website: n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/north-somerset-together/ community-living-rooms-north-somerset
Housing support
We Care Home Improvements
Not for profit organisation improving homes so people can live independently for as long as they wish.
Website: wecr.org.uk
Telephone: 0300 323 0700
Technology
Good Things Foundation
Providing free sim cards, mobile data and devices to people who cannot afford them. Search the map on the website for local support from the National Databank and the National Device Bank.
Website: goodthingsfoundation.org/ find-support/map
Email: hello@goodthingsfoundation.orgInformation and advice
Age UK Somerset
Providing a free information and advice service to people over 60, and family members supporting them, covering a large range of topics including debt management and claiming benefits.
Website: ageuk.org.uk/somerset
Tel: 01823 345613
National Age UK Advice Line: 0800 678 1602 (8.00am-7.00pm)
Citizens Advice North Somerset
Offering free independent advice on a range of issues including welfare benefits and debt.
Website: nscab.org.uk
MIND
Welfare benefits line for people with mental health problems who are navigating the benefits system.
Website: mind.org.uk
Telephone: 0300 222 5782
Money Saving Expert
Website offering help with the cost-ofliving crisis including a guide about what you can do if you are struggling with energy bills and budgeting.
Website: moneysavingexpert.com
Website on debt: moneysavingexpert.com/budgeting-debt-help
Turn2Us
Providing information to individuals facing financial hardship. By entering your details, their system can electronically search their database to connect you with relevant assistance and resources.
Website: turn2us.org.uk