Financial support
Advice
Community Links offer the following advice:
- Free Law Advice, over the phone, to Newham clients.
- You can also find other advice services, including housing, welfare and debt, on their website
Small grants for individuals in need
The Jack and Ada Beattie Foundation has launched a new fund ‘Tons of Help’ for individuals in London and Birmingham struggling financially in light of the Coronavirus outbreak.
Tons of Help is a flat rate grant of £100 for individuals to help them with basic needs during lockdown.
There is no invasive application process for this fund; to apply, all individuals need to do is email thierry@beattiefoundation.com with a proof of address, proof of bank account ownership, and a short explanation of their circumstances.
Debt and coronavirus
If you’re worried about money, don’t wait to get help, contact Step Change - Debt Charity:
0800 138 1111 (Monday-Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday 8am-4pm)
use our debt advice tool 24/7
Benefit claims
Call Jobcentre Plus to make a new claim for Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA), including ‘new style’ JSA.
There are different contact details for:
