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Money Matters

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Money matters are important for families and there are various local and national services that can offer support and guidance.

If you are in a financial crisis it is vital to seek support. See our Budgeting in a Crisis page for advice and a step by step guide to help you take control of your finances.

Centre for Sustainable Energy
The Centre for Sustainable Energy provide free energy advice and access to assorted grants and financial support.
Child Benefit
Find out information about Child Benefit, what you are eligible for and more information from the UK Government about child benefit.
Childcare funding – 2 year olds
Information from Somerset County Council on childcare funding for 2 year olds.
Childcare funding – 3/4 year olds
Information from Somerset County Council on childcare funding for 3 and 4 year olds.
Citizens Advice Somerset
Confidential impartial advice on rights, benefits, employment, redundancy, housing and relationships.
Co-Wheels Car Club
Co-Wheels car club provide a car sharing scheme which is the cheaper and more environment friendly alternative to owning a car.
Disability Grants
Do you have a disability, or are a parent or carer of a disabled child or adult? Use this site to save time finding…
Early Help
Early Help offer a range of support related to any aspect of life, from before a baby is born right up to…
Fair Frome
Fair Frome champions greater financial, educational and social equality for people living in Frome and the surrounding areas.
Fair Frome – Baby Basics Bank
Fair Frome’s Baby Basics Bank works to provide families and parents with essential baby and toddler equipment.
Fair Frome – Food at Five
Fair Frome’s Food at Five provides a free hot nutritious meal 3 evenings a week, every week of the year at 5pm.
Fair Frome – Food Bank
Our Food Bank is open 3 days a week and supports community members in Frome and the surrounding BA11 area by providing…
Fair Frome – Furniture Bank
Our Furniture Bank works to support the local community with essential household items including furniture, white goods and kitchen items.
Family Fund
Family Fund help families across the UK who are raising a disabled or seriously ill child or young person aged 17 or…
Free School Meals
Children eligible for free school meals must be in school all day, and they will be provided with a meal which is…
Frome C.A.P Debt Centre
Free advice to anyone in debt.
Frome Jobcenter Plus
Resources to support job searchers, information on training and benefits administration.
Information on Family Benefits
Government Information online – Family Benefits
Mendip Community Credit Union Frome
Information on Mendip Community Credit Union and how to access local services.
Mendip YMCA – Housing
Accommodation, housing and homelessness – advice and support for 16-25 year olds.
Money Saving Expert
Money Saving Expert free website with information on credit cards, shopping, mortgages, council tax and more.
Navigate
Charity providing comprehensive money and debt advice.
P2i Pathways to Independence
Pathways to Independence (P2i) work with local councils to provide a range of services, all under one roof in P2i Hubs.
Pupil Premium
Information on Pupil Premium
Somerset Household Support Fund
Financial help to Somerset residents who are struggling to afford household essentials.
Sure Start Maternity Grant
Information on the Sure Start Maternity Grant
The Mix
The Mix – Free information and support for under 25’s
Turn2us
National Charity providing help for people who are struggling financially.
Youth with a Future
Christian Charity set up to help young people who are homeless or at risk or homelessness.
Published
13 May 2021
Last Updated
13 May 2021
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