Needing support?
If you live in Leicestershire, Rutland or Northamptonshire and are experiencing financial hardship, either in employment or not, and are in need of essential items, then we may be able to help.
How to apply
You will need to be referred to us by a third-party professional, preferably someone you are working alongside and who is aware of your situation. Examples of those who can submit applications are:
- Tenancy support workers
- Family support workers
- Social workers
- Pastoral workers at school
- Debt advisors
- Citizens Advice staff
- Those working at a charity, refuge or hostel you are in contact with
- Staff/volunteers at a food bank
Your referrer will need to apply online via the link on the 'Information for professionals' page. The application form will provide us with your personal details, including your household financial information and a supporting statement outlining what items you need and why.
If you don't believe you have a suitable contact to help, please contact our friendly team on 0116 222 2200 and they will advise you further, or have a look at our list of referral partners.
Items we may be able to provided include:
- Beds and bedding
- Electric cookers
- Fridge freezers
- Washing machines
- Household appliances
- Clothing
- Disability/mobility-related equipment (that cannot be provided by the NHS or Local Authority...)
Please note: if we are able to help, the item(s) will be provided to you via our own supplier and cash grants will not be awarded.
How we work
Each application is assessed on an individual basis. Sometimes we can provide the item(s) you need using grants from funds that we administer. However, if we identify any external charities that may be able to assist, we will apply to them on your behalf.
We do our best to help but unfortunately, we are unable to assist everyone as funds are limited and discretionary.
If you work with people facing hardship and crisis and in need of essential items, we may be able to support you and your clients.
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