Cost of living grants and support

The rising cost of living is having an impact on everyone.

There are many types of help available to residents, from benefits and grants, through to discounts, food vouchers and help with managing debt and staying healthy. 

Cost of living support fund

We operate a fund to assist eligible residents, identified as vulnerable, with medical conditions, elderly, or those with dependent children, who are experiencing extreme financial hardship. The fund provides assistance for emergencies, such as helping with utility bills and providing food.

For advice on accessing the cost of living support fund, please call us on 01353 665555 or attend one of our drop-in clinics.

Or you can visit the government's Help for Households website to see what other cost of living support you could be eligible for. 

Additional support

For advice and support on:

• housing including discretionary housing payments, please see our housing pages
• money and debt including help with managing your finances, please see our money and debt pages
• energy bills including energy efficiency, please see ways to reduce your energy bills
• Community Hubs run by Cambridgeshire Acre
• Cambridgeshire Local Assistance Scheme (CLAS) who offer support in a crisis or times of hardship