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What is fuel poverty? There are many reasons why people can find it hard to pay their fuel bills and these often become more pressing when the weather gets colder. You might hear this referred to as 'fuel poverty'. Fuel poverty can happen because of:…

Winter Fuel Payment Winter Fuel Payment or Winter Fuel Allowance is an annual payment to help with heating costs, made to households with someone over Pension Credit age. Not heating our homes properly puts us at risk of cold-related illnesses such as a heart attack…

Ainsdale Methodist Church is a warm, friendly, caring Church at the heart of the Ainsdale Community. Our mission statement is to share locally and globally in the whole Church’s purpose of the worship of God and the care of people. We aim to do this…

The British Gas Energy Trust, which incorporates the Scottish Gas Energy Trust, is an independent Charitable Trust established in 2004. The Trust contributes to the relief of poverty, with a particular focus on fuel poverty, helping those who are struggling to pay for their consumption…

The British Kidney Patient Association (BKPA) is a really well established charity working to improve the quality of life for adults and children with kidney disease. We provide: Information and advice for those with kidney disease, Grants to help patients and families with kidney disease…

Buttle UK operates the following grant programmes: Small Grants Programme: Provides essential items for children and young people whose development, health and well-being are at risk. It offers basic items, that we all take for granted but many families in poverty are living without, such as…

A registered charity set up for the benefit of the local community for social, educational & leisure activities. Opening times 8am onwards with two meeting rooms both holding 30 people and 2 IT suites.  Youth Groups: Bootleway is our youth group targeting young people aged…

With over 250 centres across the UK, Christians Against Poverty (CAP) offers FREE debt help to those who find themselves in difficulty with unmanageable debt. The Bootle Centre covers North Liverpool and South Sefton.  We work out fair budgets, negotiate with creditors on repayment plans…

If you are feeling weighed down by debt, then we can help. You may think your situation is impossible, but there is hope. Our friendly team will give you a listening ear and provide a real solution to your debts. Since we started helping people…

In the best interests of our clients and volunteers we are suspending our drop-in service from Monday 16th March 2020 until further notice.   We're changing the way we provide our advice.  If you require advice, please contact our local advice lines:  General advice: 0344 493…

In the best interests of our clients and volunteers we are suspending our drop-in service from Monday 16th March 2020 until further notice.   We're changing the way we provide our advice.  If you require advice, please contact our local advice lines:  General advice: 0344 493…

Coram Family and Childcare aims to make the UK a better place for families, through research, campaigning and information provision, and working with government, employers and parents to reduce pressures on family life.    

For more information on the Foodbank initiative please visit Sefton CVS

A Direct Payment is a cash payment that allows you to organise care services yourself, enabling you to choose the services that are appropriate. Some people use the money to buy care from an agency whilst others will directly employ their own staff. The Sefton…

The Trust awards grants to: Clear domestic gas and electricity debts, clear other priority debts (known as Further Assistance Payments (FAP) Purchase essential household items (known as Further Assistance Payments (FAP)) The EDF Energy Trust is now closed and we cannot accept any further applications.…

The Elizabeth Finn Fund (EFF) provides one-off and recurring grants for people who are British or Irish and have a professional or similar background or connection and have recently faced a life changing event resulting in reduced income or additional costs. Eligibility criteria To be…

Oratto is a free online resource that provides people with information and guides on Wills, Probate and Estate Administration. We also provide information on contested probate, intestate estates (where someone has died without leaving a Will, the Rules of Intestacy, and disputed Wills.  If you…

Assistance with Tax Returns, Tax Credits and Benefits

We may be able to help you if you, or a member of your family, have a long term illness or disability and need financial help towards the cost of equipment, home adaptations or other essential items to improve your independence, comfort, safety and quality…

The Universal Beneficent Society (UBS) is a national charity that helps people aged 65 or over living on a low income and with minimal savings, by providing financial assistance and friendship.