Waltham Forest Cost of Living Support
Resource/Directory
Range of information and links to services round cost of living e.g. fuel, employment, food etc.
www.walthamforest.gov.uk/benefits-and-money-advice/cost-living-support-your-crisis-our-action
Waltham Forest Local Welfare Assistance (LWA)
Local Authority
LWA is money made available by the Council to help you if you or your family are in such severe financial hardship that you cannot afford basic essentials, especially if there is a risk to health or safety. Can refer to foodbanks and other orgs for advice and support.
www.walthamforest.gov.uk/benefits-and-money-advice/help-and-advice/local-welfare-assistance-lwa
Citizens Advice Waltham Forest
Charity
Generalist advice, casework: Benefits, housing, debt, fines etc. Also has help to claim Universal Credit
Bags of Taste - Newham and Waltham Forest
Charity
Mentored Home Cooking course learn how to make delicious, healthy meals for less than £1. Groups are fun and it’s a great way to make new friends.
Also give tips and advice on how to budget and save money when you’re shopping. To get you started, we’ll send you a free bag of food to your door with all the ingredients you’ll need, some equipment and a local shopping guide. Also as volunteer opportunities.