Here you will find a list of local and national organisations that can help with the cost of living
Food & Drink
Type of Help | Details | Find out more |
Healthy Start | Help to Buy Healthy Food & Milk If Child Under 4
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Community Fridges | There are lots of Community Fridges opening up across the UK where you can receive free or very low cost food. | Visit |
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 |
Finance & Housing
Type of Help | Details | Find out more |
Cost of living support | Residents across Barnet can apply for financial support to help with the rising cost of living. | Cost of living support | Barnet Council
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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 |
Energy Company Hardship Funds | Most energy companies have hardship funds for those struggling to meet bills | Find out what your supplier offers by visiting Grants and benefits to help you pay your energy bills - Citizens Advice
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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 |
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 |
Discretionary Housing Payments | Further support for residents who are currently in receipt of Housing Benefits or Universal Credit and need financial help with housing |
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Free Broadband Subscription | Support for eligible Barnet residents who do not have access to broadband in their home with a free 12-month subscription |
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Barnet Resident Support Fund | The Barnet Resident Support Fund (BRSF) is financial support for Barnet residents who are struggling to afford household essentials such as paying for food, energy bills and other living costs. | Visit
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Citizens Advice Barnet | Help with legal, housing or other similar matters | Visit
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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 |
Debt Free London | Free advice and support for managing issues with debt | Visit |
Home Start Barnet | Free one-to-one support for families, including with financial support | Visit |
Barnet Lone Parent Centre | Provides free help with money and benefits advice service (whether lone or not) | Visit |
Help for care of Children and Older Adults
Organisation/Fund | Details | Find Out More |
Age UK Cost of Living Calculator | AgeUK has a special cost-of-living section for help for those over 55 | Visit |
Support for school age children | Support for children and young people |
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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 | Visit |
Pensioner Winter Fuel Payments | In the winter months pensioners can get between £100 and £300 to help pay heating bills | Visit |
English Classes | If you are new to North London and hoping to improve your English | Visit
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Elizabeth Allen Trust | Financial help to allow young people to pursue their education | Visit |
Children's Centres | List of all centres providing assistance and events aimed at parents of babies and children under 5 in the local area | Visit |
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 Barnet Lone Parent Centre |
Local Authority Help
Organisation/Fund | Details | Find Out More |
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... |
Barnet Youth Services | Activities for young people, youth democracy, young carers help and other services | Visit |
Barnet Youth Engagement BACE | Activities for young people, including school holiday activities, funded by the local council | Visit |
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Organisation/Fund | Details | Find Out More |
MIND Barnet | Mind provides advice and support for those experiencing a difficult time | Visit
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Let's Talk IAPT | Let's Talk IAPT is a free NHS, psychological therapy service available to Barnet residents | Visit
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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 services at |
Barnet Youth - Mental Health Support | List of organisations that specialise in providing mental health support to young people | Visit |
JIM's Café, New Barnet | Provide support and referral help to various local organisations | Visit |
Barnet Youth - Mental Health Support | List of organisations that specialise in providing mental health support to young people | Visit |
Community Barnet Befriending Services | A service for those who would like to have a new connection and support with their wellbeing | Visit
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Local organisations which can help
Organisation/Fund | Details | Find Out More |
Barnet Collective | Free food delivery for those who need it based in East Barnet. No vouchers needed. | Visit
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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 |
Bread n Butter | Cookery classes helping local people cook affordable and nutritious meals, as well as related services | Visit |
Local Youth Groups
Organisation/Fund | Details | Find Out More |
Barnet Scouts | Beavers: 5.00 – 6.00pm Tuesday Cubs: 6.30 - 8.00pm Tuesdays Scouts: 7.30 –9.15pm Thursdays
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Young Barnet Foundation | Organisation with scores of local groups aimed at young people. | Find a list of organisations at |
Barnet Early Help 0-19 Website | List of organisations providing activities and support | Visit |
Barnet Education Arts Trust | Home resources and four physical locations (including in East Barnet) for young musicians | Visit |