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Christmas grants and support schemes

For some, the festive season is an enjoyable time of the year, but for others, the festive season can bring extra financial pressure.

We know how difficult this can be and the toll it can take on your mental health and finances. But you don’t have to face this alone.

There are a range of Christmas grants and support schemes available from dedicated organisations who are there to support families, individuals and those in need during the Christmas period.

Learn more about the schemes and organisations below.

You could be missing out on money which you never have to pay back to you. Turn2Us provides a free service where you can search and they will match you to grants for which you may be eligible.

Find out more: turn2us.org.uk

As a single parent, you can apply for a grant from Gingerbread if you’re on a low income and struggling with money. Grants don’t have to be paid back, and they won’t affect your benefits. They can be used for one-off things, like a school uniform, a broken washing machine, disability equipment or studying a course. They can also go towards everyday living costs, like food shopping or paying the bills.

Find out more: gingerbread.org.uk

Family Action provide financial support for individuals and families to help prevent an immediate crisis.

Their Welfare Grants Programme is aimed at people who already receive means-tested benefits but still need a little helping hand to afford basics or replace essentials like a broken washing machine.

Find out more: family-action.org.uk

Cash for Kids is a grant-giving charity helping the children that need it most across the UK.

Their grant rounds support children from birth up to and including 18 years of age who are vulnerable, come from disadvantaged backgrounds or are living with an illness or disability. They also provide a lifeline to many other charities, organisations and community groups, funding much-needed services and life-changing equipment.

Find out more: cashforkids.org.uk

The Salvation Army has a Christmas Present Appeal that enables them to provide toys and gifts for children, teenagers and older people in need. These gifts are distributed through their own local networks and via health visitors, social services, and other local agencies.

Find out more: salvationarmy.org.uk

Rays of Sunshine is a national charity that brightens the lives of seriously ill young people and their families by granting wishes and providing ongoing support in hospital and within the community.

Find out more: raysofsunshine.org.uk

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