Helpful Organisations for Energy, Finances, Food, and Mental Health
Energy:
Fuel Bank Foundation help if you find it difficult to pay your energy bills
National Energy Action A fuel poverty charity helping those in need access benefits
Fact Sheet on dealing with high energy bills from National Debt Line
Financial and cost of living:
Citizen Advice has a comprehensive guide that can help with living costs of all kinds and they signpost to other helpful organisations.
Step Change and National Debt Line for free and impartial debt and money advice
Breathing Space A government debt respite scheme
Food:
The Trussell Trust The UK’s largest food bank who also provides a listening ear and links to other support agencies.
Your Local Pantry A food club plus community and neighbourhood support.
Cooking on a Bootstrap offers nutritious yet affordable recipes
Mental health:
Mind Mental health charity 0300 123 3393
Samaritans Tel: 116 123 provides 24/7 support no matter what you are struggling with.
Shining a light on suicide offer more links on where to get help for money problems
See our other support articles or guidance on personal finance and mental health.