Free and Low-Cost Meals for Children Summer Holidays 2024
Many companies are offering free or low costs meals this summer.
July 18, 2024Categories for News
School Essentials Grant 2024
A School Essentials Grant is available to assist families on a low income to buy school uniform, sports kit, uniform for enrichment activities, school bags, stationery etc. Please note IT equipment is excluded from this grant. Grants of £125 per pupil or £200 per pupil for those starting year 7 will be available.
July 5, 2024
Understanding Universal Credit Roadshows
Cardiff’s Money Advice team is hitting the road this summer to support residents to understand Universal Credit. As part of the managed migration of ‘legacy benefit’ claimants to Universal Credit, thousands of households in the city have already moved on to Universal Credit, while many more will be migrated over coming months to replace their current claim.
July 5, 2024
Universal Credit- Changes from April 2024 that will affect you
This coming year most people who receive a means tested working age benefit, will be contacted by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Your current benefits will stop, and you will have to make a claim for Universal Credit. This is called “Managed Migration”.
March 28, 2024
Looking For Disability Benefit Advice?
Our Disability Benefit Support Team can offer a variety of specialist advice and support
February 9, 2024
Thinking of Taking in a Lodger?
If you are thinking about renting a room in your home, there are a number of important things to consider.
January 25, 2024
Are you a single person of State Pension Age, or a State Pension Age Couple? You could be missing out on £££ each week.
Even if you own your own home, have savings or a private pension you could qualify for an income top up
December 21, 2022
Worried about Energy Costs?
The rising costs of gas and electricity have been in the news recently. We can check to see if you are eligible for schemes that reduce your bills, or see if you can get help to make your home more energy efficient.
March 22, 2022
Help for tenants in rent arrears
Help is available for all tenants struggling with their rent, whether they are in receipt of benefits or not, including Housing Association tenants, Council tenants and those renting from a private landlord.
July 27, 2021
Are you struggling to pay for food, fuel and repairs?
The Together for Cardiff Discretionary Emergency Fund has been launched to support those most in need.
March 4, 2021
