You don’t have to be on benefits to get help. If you are short of money and struggling to pay for food or other essentials and your
‘rainy day fund’ been used up, please get in touch with one of our trained advisers.
You can call us on 01799 618840 (Monday-Friday 9.30 am-3.30 pm) or email help@uttlesfordca.org.uk
Our advice is confidential and costs nothing. We can help you to access:
Local foodbanks and children’s clothes banks
Help to pay utility bills or top up oil tanks
Emergency funds for prescriptions and other household essentials
Cold weather payments
Budgeting and debt support
Grants to improve the energy efficiency of your home
Support with job hunting and small grants for education and training
Universal Credit and Disability Benefits
Benefits for working families
Support for carers
Help from your local council, such as council tax support