Haringey, Here to Help - Haringey Council’s information hub and helpline Expand If you know someone who is finding it hard to keep on top of rising costs, please direct them to the Haringey, Here to Help webpages to find out what support is available or encourage them to call the Financial Support Helpline on 020 8489 4431.
Funding for VCS organisations Expand We have collated below some relevant funding opportunities available to VCS organisations. If you need support to apply, please contact us at [email protected] Some tips from our team Here are some steps you can take now to help deal with the increase in costs. When applying for funding, take into account any increases that may occur due to the crisis and reflect that into your budget. In addition to looking for new sources of funding, organisations may also be able to contact current funders to check the possibility of discussing further support to mitigate financial impact resultant of the cost-of-living crisis. Consider exploring other ways of getting funding, such as crowdfunding and match funding opportunities. Short term funding/small grants The National Lottery Community Fund – Awards for AllYou can apply for funding to deliver a new or existing activity or to support your organisation to change and adapt to new and future challenges, including mitigating the impact of the cost-of-living crisis. Together for London Programme Apply for up to £10,000 to support your organisation through the cost-of-living crisis. Organisations must be responding to the immediate impacts of the cost-of-living crisis on the communities you support, particularly communities hardest hit by the crisis. Part of the grant can be used to support the resilience and sustainability of your community organisation, including salaries, rent and bills. Magic Little GrantsLocalgiving has teamed up with the Postcode Community Trust to provide the Magic Little Grants programme. The fund provides small charities and community groups with grants of £500 for projects that address a range of community, social, environmental and health issues including preventing or reducing the impact of poverty. PropelOne of three priority areas is ‘Robust Safety Net’ - Ensuring every Londoner is able to access the support they need to prevent or alleviate financial hardship and building a strong and sustainable advice sector. Grants range from £500 - £2000. Apply for a grant – Tesco Community GrantsTesco Community Grants are prioritising helping projects that support food security. Asda Foundation - Cost of Living GrantsThis grant is designed to support the increased running costs groups will face between September 2022 and February 2023, including rent increases and electricity cost rises. There are two options within this grant. Groups must be clear from the outset which option they intend to apply for: Increased rent and utility bill support Increased food costs support London Catalyst Grant ProgrammesProject grants - Priority is given to new initiatives and service developments targeted at people disadvantaged as a result of long-term ill-health, disability and poverty. Normally to organisations with an income <£500k. Grants range from £1,000 to £5,000. Samaritan Grants - Hardship fund available to frontline health, social work and advice agencies to offer immediate assistance to people in an emergency. The partner agency distributes small one-off grants on London Catalyst behalf. Rosa - Voices from the FrontlineThis fund offers one-year grants of up to £7,000 to support campaigning and influencing work that enables women and girls to use their voice to achieve change. With the rising cost of living and global pandemic worsening inequalities and threatening to push back women’s and girls’ rights, Rosa's new fund will support women’s and girls’ organisations to deliver activism and campaigning, particularly at the grassroots, and raise awareness of the issues they face. Find out more about the fund here Peabody Community Fund Applications are currently open for the Peabody Community Fund. Haringey is one of 8 target boroughs and groups can apply for up to £15,000 per year over 2 years. Crowdfunding opportunities Sport England – Active TogetherFunding available to support clubs and local organisations to set up and run their own crowdfunding campaign, with a potential financial pledge to help them towards their crowdfunding target. Match investment, of up to £10,000, aims to help organisations start to help themselves on the road to recovery. It's specifically targeted at organisations that have a role in supporting the nation to be active but are experiencing short-term financial hardship, or the ceasing of operations due to a crisis. Aviva Community FundThe Aviva Community Fund helps small charities build stronger communities by focusing on climate change or helping people take control of their financial wellbeing. Organisations with core missions aligned to the Financial Wellbeing funding area can also apply for funding to cover operational costs. Long term funding Longer term funding will help you build resilience into your organisation’s finances. If you need support, when thinking about developing strategies for sustainability or applying for any of these funds, please get in touch with us. City Bridge Trust – Advice and Support GrantsBy awarding Advice and Support grants City Bridge Trust want to achieve the following outcomes: More Londoners have improved economic circumstances. Fewer Londoners experience food poverty. More Londoners access debt and legal services for support before they hit crisis point. They welcome applications for up to five years of funding, and core funding will be considered. Henry Smith Charity - Improving LivesGrants for small and medium sized organisations in the UK to support projects and the running costs of organisations. Funding of between £20K and £70K per year for a maximum of three years is available to established organisations delivering services directly to beneficiaries. Other opportunities NatWest Social & Community Capital NatWest Social & Community Capital offers a helping hand to social ventures looking to scale, through loans, provided with flexible terms and business support. They offer alternative funding to business charities and social enterprises who don't qualify for mainstream loans. Their community business loans offer funding from £30,000 to £750,000 with flexible terms and repayments holidays including access to sector experts. To find out more and receive their criteria, please contact [email protected]
Energy-saving information Expand Money Saving Boiler ChallengeTurning down a single setting will make your boiler work more efficiently, saving around £112 a year for the average household. Warm and Safe Homes adviceNational Energy Action is charity that aims to improve the lives of people in fuel poverty. NEA has developed a series of multi-lingual information leaflets aimed at frontline workers to help provide advice in the communities. These are suitable to distribute at public-facing events and to help you share information with those who need it. Energy Bill Relief SchemeThis scheme will provide energy bill relief for non-domestic customers in Great Britain, including charities and public sector organisations. It will cover energy use for 6 months from 1 October 2022 to 31 March 2023, and is in addition to the Energy Price Guarantee for households. Organisations do not need to take action or apply to the scheme to access the support. Support (in the form of a p/kWh discount) will automatically be applied to bills and the level of price reduction for each business will vary depending on their contract type and circumstances. For further information, please see guidance here Carbon Champions - Free Energy Saving and Sustainability AdviceWorried about rising energy prices? Concerned about climate change? Reduce your costs and your carbon emissions with FREE energy-saving, cost-saving advice from experts and peer volunteers at The Lordship Hub Community Centre and Roadshow events this autumn. All sessions are free and everyone is welcome. You do not need to be a member of an organisation to attend. Haringey Organisations are encouraged to attend or send their users.
Support available for residents Expand Citizens Advice HaringeyClick here to access Haringey Advice Partnership resources which provide an overview of the financial help available to residents. You can also check the advice section on their website here for more information on the support available and contact their Adviceline open Monday to Friday for free on 0808 278 7966. For anyone requiring support with an issue relating to a private tenancy, please self-refer here Mayor of London HubThis Hub contains information about benefits, grants and discounts you can get if you’re in financial difficulty. Overall government support for the cost of living: factsheetThis factsheet provides a summary of the national government support available to help with the cost of living.
Funding for individuals Expand Here is a list of funding opportunities available for individuals to apply. Essential Living Fund - GlasspoolEssential Living Fund provides general hardship funds, applications must be made via referral agency. Grants to Individuals | Smallwood TrustSmallwood Trust - The Fund supports some of the women who are likely to be disproportionately affected by the rise in the cost of living, prioritising applications from: Women that are single parents Disabled women Women with no recourse to public funds Women who are or who have been affected by domestic violence or abuse Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic women BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme supports children and young people who are facing exceptionally difficult circumstances, and is delivered by Family Fund Business Services. Chances for Children Grants Chances for Children grants are individually tailored grants of up to £2,000 for children and young people who have experienced a crisis that has recently had a significant and enduring impact on their social and emotional wellbeing and educational engagement. Grants For Older PeopleFriends of the Elderly provides grants to older people living on low incomes. Apply for SupportAl-Mizan Charitable Trust - General Welfare Fund provides small grants to families across the UK, who are facing financial difficulties. Hardship Grants Application Guide - COSARAFHardship grants across a range of themes, prioritising the most excluded people. British Gas Energy Trust Fund Application FormDebt writer off fund British Gas Energy Trust – Individuals and families can apply for grants to clear domestic gas and electricity debts. Before applying to the Trust you must get money or debt advice first. EDF Energy Fund | EDF Energy Customer Support FundEDF provides support for individuals struggling to manage household energy debt. E.ON Next Energy FundE.ON Next Energy Fund is to help E.ON Next customers who are experiencing financial hardship and struggling. Teaching Staff Trust Provides hardship grants to people working in the education sector Grants | Finance Support | Royal British LegionThe Royal British Legion provide support to the Armed Forces community who may need financial support across a range of needs. Grants: England | Family FundFamily funds support families with disabled children in need of extra support, including a range of hardship related support. Family Action's Grants Service: Financial support since 1869Family Action’s Welfare Grants programme aims to help prevent an immediate crisis from spiralling and threatening the stability of families and individuals.