We provide support for those facing the daunting challenge of navigating the rising cost of living in the UK. Our experts help extend a hand to those in need, ensuring they receive the assistance they deserve.
By exploring every avenue to ease financial burdens, from accessing entitlements to identifying grants and discounts, we ensure families and individuals can take control of their financial futures. Please note that our programme caters exclusively to residents of South West London, including those temporarily housed by local boroughs.
Furthermore, our project offers Free Money Advice Webinars on a range of issues, and regular Outreach events in the community.
If you live in Merton, you can also request an appointment with a specialist money advisor by filling out a self-referral form.
Croydon residents who have at least one child living with them up to the age of 19, have at least one child living with them up to the age 25 for children with Special Educational Needs, or are a care leaver up to the age of 25 can self-refer using this form.
Read our recent independent evaluation (January 2026) and our Project Impact Report (2022–2023) for the Economic Justice Project (formerly the Cost of Living Project), including client stories, outcomes, and the impact of our work on the community.
We help with
- Rent/mortgage arrears
- Benefits checks (limited service)
- Discretionary Housing Payment applications
- Grant applications
- Warm Home Discounts
- Water Discount forms
- Chasing benefit claims
- Applications for Universal Credit, Council Tax Support, Council Tax Reduction, carer’s allowance
- Advice on debt options
- Income maximisation
- Reducing household bills
- Help with disability benefits and Universal Credit Limited Capability for Work
Income Maximisation Booklet:
Our Cost of Living team has produced a handy guide to help clients maximise their income. You can download the booklet here. You may also find it helpful to attend one of our free Money Advice Webinars to better understand the resources available.
I’m very pleased and so grateful for the help I received. If it was down to me alone I never would have known about the grants and other help on offer.
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This service is free thanks to funding from The National Lottery, Merton Council, and The London Legal Support Trust along with Greater London Authority.
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Our project offers a range of services to ensure accessibility for all community members.