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Help and support if you are struggling to pay your bills due to the rising cost of living.
As part of our work to support residents during the cost-of-living crisis we have developed a Warm Spaces scheme. This is a network of community spaces that offer a warm and inviting place to come together this winter at no cost.
Warm Spaces
Find information on grants and benefits available and check what help and support you’re entitled to.
Advice on making sure your home is as energy efficient as possible to help you save money on fuel bills.
Services and support that help with food costs. Information on food vouchers and food banks.
Information on support with school costs, childcare costs and financial help for new parents.
Resources to help you improve your health and wellbeing during the cost of living crisis.
Help with finding job opportunities and careers advice.
Citizens Advice Cardiff and Vale are running drop-in advice sessions for residents at local food banks from 30 January 2023:
1:30PM- 3:00PM
1:30PM- 2:30PM
Week 1 (W/C 30 January) The Bridge Between Community Centre (Barry)1:30PM- 2:30PM
Week 2 (W/C 6 February)Bethesda Chapel (Dinas Powys)1:30PM- 2:30PMWeek 3 (W/C 13 February)Bethel Baptist Church (Llantwit Major)1:00PM- 3:00PM
Loan sharks lend money and charge interest on the loan without the legal authority. They operate within our communities often taking advantage of vulnerable people.
If you or someone you know are involved with illegal money lending, coming forward is the right thing to do.
Stop Loan Sharks Wales
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