Come along to Lewisham’s Christmas ‘Give and Take’ event and help create a sustainable Christmas. Date/Time: 19th December (5-7pm)Location: Wearside Service Centre, Wearside Road, Ladywell, SE13 7EZ Give and Take events are a fantastic opportunity for local residents to get rid of their unwanted items and make sure they are reused rather than being thrown away, […]
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What are Warm Welcomes? Community groups are coming together to offer spaces where people can pop in free of charge. All welcomes are YOu currently different, some may be providing hot drinks, others may be providing hot food, others may be providing social activities and additional support. Download the Warm Welcomes Brochure to see exactly
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Council Tax is an annual fee you pay to your local council. The cost is set by your council and goes towards funding local services. Find out more about Council Tax, how to make sure you’re not paying more than you have to and what to do if you’re struggling to pay with Debt Free
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This winter, with funding from the Department of Education, Lewisham Council is providing a varied holiday programme, with free activities and lunches for school aged children and young people (aged 5–16years–up to 19 for children/young people with SEND) eligible for and in receipt of benefit related Free School Meals. A wide range of providers in
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Many people on some benefits may be able to get cheaper broadband with what are often called social tariffs. There’s a full list on Money Saving Expert here. You can also find out more from OFCOM. Below is an idea of the type of savings you could make. BT Home Essentials Stay connected with
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Having a mobile phone is no longer a luxury. With many families no longer having a landline to keep in contact with friends and family and needing access to mobile data to apply for benefits and apply for jobs it can quickly become costly, just when you need to be saving money where you can.
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Follow the Energy Saving Trust quick tips and advice for quick and easy ways to save energy, lower your bills and reduce your carbon footprint. Whether you’re a homeowner, a private or social renter, a student, or you live with your parents, there are many things you can do. We’re all responsible for the energy
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PayPoint, which runs energy top-up facilities in some 28,000 shops, says only 53% of the 800,000 vouchers it issued in October have been redeemed so far. Meanwhile, the Post Office, which is the only other provider processing vouchers under the Government’s support scheme, says 40% of eligible customers are yet to redeem their first £66
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If you are on a low income or are struggling at the moment community supermarkets and pantries are a great way to make your weekly budget go that bit further. For a small weekly cost you will be able to buy fresh, dried and tinned foods to make healthy meals for you and your family
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As the cost of living crisis begins to effect us all it’s always worth checking if we are receiving all we are entitled to, especially if we have changed our hours at work or have recently become pregnant or a parent. There’s a huge amount of information on the UK Govermnent website to help. You
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