Financial support

Citizens Advice and Kent County Council have teamed up to create the Kent Money Advice Hub. Here you can receive free money advice, and support with: 

• Budgeting
• Money saving tips
• Claiming benefits
• Dealing with any debts and more...

You can contact them via video call on their website or through a kiosk in Kent, for more information visit the Advice Hub website.

MoneyHelper

MoneyHelper is a free service from the UK government that gives you advice on managing your money. They help with things like budgeting, saving, dealing with debt, and planning for retirement. They also have tools to help you make smart financial choices. All advice is unbiased and aims to improve your financial well-being.

For free and impartial help with money, visit the the Money Helper website.

Kent County Council 

If you have money worries or are looking for ways to make your money go further, we can help you find the advice and support you need.

Visit the Kent County Council website for more details and information.

Food or energy in a crisis

If you've experienced an unforeseeable, short-term crisis or you're facing exceptional pressures because of an emergency, we may be able to offer you:

• supermarket vouchers (to buy food, toiletries and nappies)
• gas or electric fuel vouchers (prepayment meters only).

Find out more on the Kent County Council website.

Benefits Eligibility

Even if you've never claimed, use Kent.gov's calculator to check what you are entitled to.

The calculator is free to use, and the details you provide are anonymous.

Before you start, make sure you have information about your savings, income, pensions and existing benefits (for you and your partner).

Visit the Kent County Council benefit calculator