Help from National Organisations

Food & Drink

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Healthy Start Help to Buy Healthy Food & Milk If Child Under 4 Visit https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/
Community Fridges There are lots of Community Fridges opening
up across the UK where you can receive free
or very low cost food.		 Visit https://www.hubbub.org.uk/the-community-fridge#h_16173234781659542454638
Food Waste Apps Apps such as TooGoodToGo and Olio and Karma collect offers from local cafes and shops who will provide discounted food which they might otherwise throw away Download apps such as TooGoodToGo, Karma or Olio on your smartphone and search near you

Finances & Housing

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Benefits Calculator Turn2us has a benefits calculator to help you
check if you are eligible for benefits or to
make sure you are already receiving the right
support. They can give free and confidential advice		 Visit https://benefits-calculator.turn2us.org.uk
Reduced Cost Broadband If you have broadband and are on certain
benefits or looking for work, you may qualify
for a reduced cost tariff		 Find out more at www.moneysavingexpert.
com/compare-broadband-deals/broadbandsocial-
tariffs/
Possible Council Tax Discounts Single parents, or carers, or families on
a low income, could qualify for a discount
on council tax		 Find out more here: https://www.
moneysavingexpert.com/family/council-taxdiscounts
Energy Company Hardship Funds Most energy companies have hardship funds for those struggling to meet bills Find out what your supplier offers by visiting https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/utilities/
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Debt Management If you are managing debt, Debt Free London
have a free advice line where you get help
on how best to manage, and get yourself
out of, debt.		 Visit https://debtfree.london/#channel-infographics

Help for Care of Children & Older Adults

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Help with Childcare If your child is in childcare, and one of you is in
employment, you may be able to receive help
with childcare costs		 Find out more here: https://www.
moneysavingexpert.com/family/childcare-costs
Age UK Cost of Living Calculator AgeUK has a special cost-of-living section for help for those over 55 Visit https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/money-legal/cost-of-living/

Local Authority Help

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Help for Healthy Eating Recipes, apps and videos to help prepare healthy meals Visit https://www.barnet.gov.uk/health-and-wellbeing/keeping-well-and-active/e...

Youth Services

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Barnet Youth Services Activities for young people, youth democracy, young carers help and other services Visit https://www.barnet.gov.uk/young-people
Barnet Youth Engagement Activities for young people, including school holiday activities, funded by the local council Visit https://barnetyouth.uk/

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Employment and Benefits Advice Boost provides personalised benefits advice, skills and employment services such as CV writing, interview workshops, and weekly updates on new jobs and apprenticeships Visit www.boostbarnet.org
Council Tax and Housing Benefits Support services for residents having difficulty paying council tax. Housing benefits that are available to help you pay your rent if you're on a low income and not eligible for Universal Credit Email Benefits@Barnet.gov.uk
Local Welfare Assistance Fund Supporting residents who need emergency financial assistance due to unexpected circumstances, as well as immediate support to get back on your feet after prison or a stay in hospital Email LocalWelfareAssistance@Barnet.gov.uk
Discretionary Housing Payments Further support for residents who are currently in receipt of Housing Benefits or Universal Credit and need financial help with housing Email boost@barnet.gov.uk
Free Broadband Subscription Support for eligible Barnet residents who do not have access to broadband in their home with a free 12-month subscription Email boost@barnet.gov.uk

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School Uniform Fund One-off grants available to residents to support the cost of school uniforms Email MBF@barnet.gov.uk
Free Childcare & Early Education For those receiving qualifying benefits, your two-year-old can access 15 hours of early education for free each week, with additional benefits for three- and four-year olds Email earlyyears@barnet.gov.uk
Pensioner Winter Fuel Payments In the winter months pensioners can get between £100 and £300 to help pay heating bills Visit https://www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment

Mental Health & Wellbeing

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MIND Barnet Mind provides advice and support for those experiencing a difficult time Email barnetcounselling@mindeb.org.uk
Let's Talk IAPT Let's Talk IAPT is a free NHS, psychological therapy service available to Barnet residents Email lets-talk-barnet@nhs.net
Barnet Wellbeing Hub There are a number of other local and national sources of support and advice on good mental health and wellbeing Find suitable service at https://www.barnet.gov.uk/mental-health-and-wellbeing
Barnet Youth - Mental Health Support List of organisations that specialise in providing mental health support to young people Visit https://barnetyouth.uk/Advice--Support/Mental-Health--Well-being

Local Organisations Which Can Help

Food & Drink

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Barnet Collective Free food delivery for those who need it based in East Barnet. No vouchers needed. Email barnet.collective@gmail.com
Chipping Barnet Foodbank Foodbank with Citizens Advice inn Somerset Road Visit https://chippingbarnet.foodbank.org.uk/get-help/
St Barnabas Foodbank No vouchers needed Visit https://www.stbarnabas.co.uk/Groups/341978/St_Barnabas_Church/Whats_on/F...
List of Other Foodbanks and Food Hubs Lists variety of organisations so check with individual organisation before visiting Visit https://barnetyouth.uk/Advice--Support/Food-Hubs
Bread n Butter Cookery classes helping local people cook affordable and nutritious meals, as well as related services Visit https://breadnbutter.org.uk/

Local Youth Groups

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1st Lyonsdown Scouts Scout hut is on York Road in New Barnet. Scouts meet on Friday evenings Email info@1stlyonsdown.org
Young Barnet Foundation Organisation with scores of local groups aimed at young people. Find a list of organisations at https://www.youngbarnetfoundation.org.uk/ybf-members or email YBF at 
Barnet Early Help 0-19 Website List of organisations providing activities for schools holidays Visit https://barnetyouth.uk/
Barnet Education Arts Trust Home resources and four physical locations (including in East Barnet) for young musicians Visit https://beatrust.org.uk/

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Eleanor Palmer Trust Grants covering a wide variety of needs (apart from educational) for those who have been resident in the Borough for at least two years Visit https://eleanorpalmertrust.org.uk/grants/
Citizens Advice Barnet Help with legal, housing or other similar matters Visit htts://barnetcab.org.uk
Homeless Action in Barnet HAB works with people who are at risk of losing their place to stay, and people who are currently homeless Visit https://www.habcentre.org/Pages/Category/our-services
Debt Free London Free advice and support for managing issues with debt Visit https://debtfree.london/
Home Start Barnet Free one-to-one support for families, including with financial support Visit https://homestartbarnet.org/one-to-one-family-support/
Jesus Hospital Charity Grants for relief in need for those in High Barnet, East Barnet, New Barnet, Friern Barnet Visit https://www.jesushospitalcharity.org.uk/grants/
The Hadley Trust The Trust's objectives are primarily, but not exclusively, to assist in creating opportunities for people who are disadvantaged to improve their situation, either by financial assistance, involvement in project and support work or research into the causes of, and means to alleviate, hardship. Email carol@hadleytrust.org
Barnet Lone Parent Centre Provides free help with money and benefits advice service (whether lone or not) See https://blpc.org.uk/

Help for Care of Children & Older Adults

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Baby Basics Barnet Baby bank providing clothes and other baby essentials based out of Trinity Church, NW9 Email babybasicsbarnet@gmail.com
Age UK Barnet Later life planning service (for over 55s), free and confidential information and advice on welfare and benefits, housing or support services, as well as how to keep fit and active Email info@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Elizabeth Allen Trust Financial help to allow young people to pursue their education Visit http://www.elizabethallentrust.org.uk/
Valentine Poole Charity Can provide grants for school uniforms and other educational needs (as well as help to afford white goods etc) Email clerk@valentinepoole.org.uk
Friend in Need (FIN) Community Centre Community centre in East Barnet offers a range of services to older adults, from befriending to bill paying Visit https://fin-eastbarnet.org.uk/our-services/
Children's Centres Calendar List of all centres providing assistance and events aimed at parents of babies and children under 5 in the local area Visit https://www.barnet.gov.uk/directories/childrens-centres-in-barnet
Finchley Community Toy Library Finchley Community Toy Library is a small and friendly stay and play for ages 0-5 that allows children to take home toys (for 50p for two weeks) and books (for free) Visit Green Man Community Centre, N2. Open term time on a Monday afternoon 1.30-3.00pm and  Tuesday mornings between 9.30 and 11.15. more info at https://blpc.org.uk/

Mental Health & Wellbeing

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JIM's Café, New Barnet Provide support and referral help to various local organisations Visit https://www.stjamesnewbarnet.com/community/jims-cafe/
Barnet Youth - Mental Health Support List of organisations that specialise in providing mental health support to young people Visit https://barnetyouth.uk/Advice--Support/Mental-Health--Well-being
Community Barnet Befriending Services A service for those who would like to have a new connection and support with their wellbeing Visit  befriending@communitybarnet.org.uk