Hardship Updates

Message Community Groceries provide food, essential education and metal health support in communities across the North West.

Here are a few simple tips on how to save money on your water bills. Follow the guidance and you could save around £130.

United Utilities offer a range of options to help people pay their water bill.

The Warm Welcome Campaign exists to turn poverty and isolation into warmth and local connection through the power of local Spaces made by and for the community.

CAfS the provider of the Cold to Cosy Homes Service in Cumbria has received extra funding that will help many more Cumbrians stay warm this winter.

Electricity charges have gone through the roof recently but taking steps to limit your use of energy can help you save a significant amount of money.

There are a wide range of foodbanks available to provide help across the North-West here we detail some of the latest additions to the Hardship Hub

The increased costs of living are making life hard for everyone. Our friends at United Utilities have provided us with some useful ideas on how we can take steps to reduce our utility bills.

We're really happy to relaunch the Hardship Hub with a whole new look and feel and approach. Read more about what we've done and why.