Somerset families and residents who are struggling to pay the bills this winter could be eligible for support with the cost of food, energy, water, and other essentials over the coming months.
Somerset Council’s ‘Help Through Winter’ campaign, funded by the Government’s Household Support Fund, is supporting charities and organisations to help residents and families in need across Somerset between October 2024 and March 2025.
Support includes:
• Help with managing money, such as providing vouchers towards gas and electricity or food bills, providing ‘move-in’ grants via Somerset partners to fund essential furniture such as white goods, mattresses and carpets, and more.
• Funding for community hubs via Somerset Community Foundation. This includes financial support for food banks, paying for activities that you can enjoy with your families, and keeping designated Warm Spaces in your community open for those most in need.
Visit the website to find out what support is available for the Somerset families and residents you are supporting this winter.