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We work closely with thousands of amazing charities and are committed to helping you get the support and care you need.

Browse this page for specialised charity support and other resources and programmes provided for you or someone you know.

For more help, visit our Help page or reach out to our team, and we’ll happily point you in the right direction.

 

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Please note

The support resources, services, and advice on this page is specific for people in the United Kingdom. If you’re in Australia or New Zealand, find out dedicated resources here.

Immediate Help

Access emergency services and assistance for immediate support.

Non-emergency services

ENGLAND | WALES | SCOTLAND

For non-life-threatening needs or help finding urgent care.

Call Non-emergency services at111

Samaritans

When life is difficult, Samaritans is here to offer mental health support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Call The Samaritans at116 123

CALM

Anonymous and confidential helpline, webchat, and resources for people considering self-harm.

Visit the CALMwebsite

Emergency services

UNITED KINGDOM

For immediate help with serious medical, mental health, or life-threatening injuries.

Call Emergency services at999

Refuge

Help for survivors in overcoming physical, emotional, financial and logistical impacts of domestic abuse.

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Shout

Free 24/7 text support for anybody struggling with their mental health.

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Financial Support

Get information and support for financial hardship and wellbeing.

Turn2Us

Practical information and support for people facing financial hardship.

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The Money Charity

Financial wellbeing education and advice for people of all ages.

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TaxAid

Free, independent advice across a range of tax issues.

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Debt Advice Foundation

Free, confidential advice to anyone worried about loans, credit and debt.

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turn2us

Practical help for people who are struggling financially.

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TaxAid

Tax affair assistance for people on low income.

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National Debtline

Free debt advice to people across the UK.

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Christians Against Poverty

Financial advice and life skills to those living in poverty.

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Money Helper

Online, phone, or face-to-face guidance on money and pensions.

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Business Debt

Free debt advice for small businesses across the UK.

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Mental Health & Money

Clear, practical advice and support for people experiencing issues with mental health and money.

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Money Saving Expert

Top financial support and advice from Money Saving Expert, Martin Lewis.

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Action Fraud

The UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland.

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Phone-paid Services Authority

UK regulator for content, goods and services charged to a phone bill.

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Policy in Practice

Government-supported Benefit and Budgeting calculator helping people find out what support they may be eligible for.

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Skills Enterprise

Community organisation in East London supporting local residents to learn new skills, improve their wellbeing, find employment, and more.

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Citizens Advice – Debt & Money

National charity and network of local charities offering confidential advice.

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Ofgem

Great Britain’s independent energy regulator working to protect energy consumers.

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Consumer Council for Water

The independent voice for water consumers in England and Wales, providing free advice and support to help people resolve complaints against their water company or retailer.

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Citizens Advice – Water Bills

For advice on managing your water bill.

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Citizens Advice – Council Tax

Advice on managing your council tax. You might be able to pay less council tax or not pay it at all depending on your circumstances.

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Cost of Living Support

Access help from charities specialising in food distribution, homelessness, and housing support.

Trussell Trust

Emergency food and support to people in need.

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Shelter

One-to-one, personalised help with housing issues and homelessness.

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Crisis

Expert help to find safe housing, gain new skills, and acquire wellbeing and safety advice at their Skylight centres.

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City Harvest

Free surplus food to families in need.

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Big Help Project

Support through providing food, poverty assistance, personal debt advice, and affordable housing.

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Centrepoint

Housing and support for young people regionally in London, Manchester, Yorkshire and more.

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Housing Justice

Partnership with churches and community groups to help provide those experiencing homelessness with safe and stable homes.

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Porchlight (Kent)

Help for people living on the streets in supported housing and local communities.

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Citizens Advice (rent arrears)

Advice on dealing with rent arrears.

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Salvation Army

Practical support and services to all who need them.

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FareShare

Surplus food redistributed to charities that turn it into meals.

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Mental Health Support

Get emotional support, guidance, and tools from charities specialising in various types of mental health.

SANE

Emotional support and mental health guidance.

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Papyrus

Help and advice resources for young people experiencing thoughts of self-harm.

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Mind

Online support and services for people with and supporting mental health problems.

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Shout

Trained volunteers offering help with stress and anxiety through anonymous text support.

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Saneline

National mental health helpline with specialist emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness.

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Rethink

Network of local mental health groups, services and expert information.

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Action for Happiness

Face-to-face community meetings to learn evidence-based skills for happier living.

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Together

Wide variety of support for support in the personal and practical impacts of mental health issues.

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YoungMinds

Mental health support and guidance for young people and their parents.

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Mental Health Foundation

Community and peer programmes to help communities, families and individuals live mentally healthier lives

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Caring for Others

Access resources and services that help you care for the people close to you.

Carers UK

Expert advice, information and support for carers.

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Sue Ryder

Compassion and expert care for people going through illness, loss, and other difficult experiences.

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Evelina London

Specialised services and care for children, young people, and their families.

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Alzheimer’s Society

Extensive support services for people affected by dementia.

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DrugFAM

Professional support for families, friends, and carers who are struggling to cope with a loved one’s addictions.

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Age UK

Free information, advice, and services to help people in later life with topics as diverse as claiming benefits to care homes.

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Bereavement and Loss Support

Get help from grief specialists and charities that specialise in support after experiencing loss.

Grief Encounter

Wide range of support services for bereaved children and young people.

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Sands

Support for bereaved parents and families affected by the loss of a baby.

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Support After Suicide

Information and support for people impacted by suicide.

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Tommy’s

Support for people experiencing baby loss, miscarriage, stillbirth, and premature birth.

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Cruse Bereavement

Support for people grieving, when they need it.

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Cruse Bereavement Scotland

Support for everyone going through grief of all types.

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Child Death Helpline

Helpline for parents who have lost a child of any age, under any circumstances.

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Child Bereavement UK

Help for children, young people, parents, and families for when a child grieves or when a child dies.

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SAMM

Wide range of peer support services to people bereaved by murder and manslaughter.

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UK SOBS (after suicide)

Peer-to-peer support for people over the age of 18 impacted by suicide loss in the UK.

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The Bereavement Register

A register helping to stop unwanted direct mail to the deceased.

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Road Peace

Information and support services for people bereaved or seriously injured in road crashes.

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The Miscarriage Association

Support and information to anyone affected by the loss of a baby in pregnancy.

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Care for the Family

Help and support for parents experiencing bereavement or familial issues.

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UK Government | Support with funeral costs

You may be able to get a Funeral Expenses Payment.

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Health support

Get specialised care, support, and tools from charities specialising in cancer support, addiction, and more.

Cancer Support UK

Cancer Coach support groups available to anyone who has completed their physical cancer treatment and experiencing low mood, anxiety and worry.

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Maggie’s

Free cancer support, information, and specialists in centres across the UK and online.

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Cystic Fibrosis Trust

Helpline and other resources for people during all stages of cystic fibrosis.

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Headway

Support and information for people and carers directly affected by brain injury.

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With you

Help and advice for achieving goals related to stopping the use of drugs or alcohol.

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Motor Neurone Disease Association

Research and support for people with MND and their families and carers.

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Turning point

Health and wellbeing services, including mental health, drug addiction, learning disabilities, and complex needs.

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NHS: Help with Drug Addiction

Help, support, and treatment for drug addiction by the NHS.

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Relate

Counselling services, online therapy, and LiveChat services for couples, families, young people, and individuals.

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Rehab 4 Addiction

Alcohol rehab, drug rehab, detox services, intervention, aftercare and outpatient counselling for those struggling with addiction.

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Disability and Accessibility Support

Access information and help for people and families affected by a range of disabilities.

Scope

Practical information, advice and emotional support for disabled people and their families.

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Sense

Support for people and their families affected by complex disabilities.

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RNIB

Support for blind and partially sighted people across the UK

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Mencap

Support for people with learning disabilities and information for families and carers.

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Downs Syndrome Association

Training and support for individuals at every stage of their lives, from ‘Tell It Right’ training for maternity professionals, to online training, workshops and parent carer meetings.

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Cerebral Palsy

Support for children and adults affected by cerebral palsy and their families.

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Epilepsy

Helplines and support groups for people affected by epilepsy

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Headway (Head Injury)

Helpline, advice, and online communities for people affected by brain cancer

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National Autistic Society

In-depth advice and guidance for the challenges faced by people with autism and their families.

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Stroke Association

Local, telephone, and online support for life after experiencing a stroke

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Diabetes UK

Online and phone support and advice for people affected by diabetes

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MS Society

Resources and support for people living with multiple sclerosis

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Alzheimer’s Society

Support professionals and local services for anyone living with dementia and their carers

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Parkinson’s

Information and support for managing symptoms of Parkinson’s.

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Leukaemia Care

Information, advice, and support via counselling and other resources for people with a recent leukaemia diagnosis.

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British Heart Foundation

Information and support for people facing heart or circulatory conditions, tests, or treatments.

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British Dyslexia Association

Helpline, assessments, and other services for people with dyslexia.

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Find a Voice

Resources for parents, teachers, and language therapists, including free-of-charge communication equipment loans, resource library, and more.

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Special Effect

Charity specialising in helping physically disabled people, specifically children, play video games.

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TalkBack

Autism and learning disability services to people, providing the opportunity for continued personal development.

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Support against violence and discrimination

Support and advice for people experiencing discrimination, violence, harassment, or hate.

Refuge

Specialist support for women and children experience domestic violence.

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Galop

Support and services for people in the LGBT+ community experiencing abuse or hate.

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Women’s Aid

Live chat, email support, resources, forums, and more helping women experiencing abuse.

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Stop Hate UK

Independent support, training, and educational resources for those affected by hate crime.

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SurvivorsUK

National online helpline for boys, men, and non-binary people aged 13+ who have experienced sexual violence.

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National Stalking Helpline

Online tools and resources for people who believe they may be being stalked.

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Support Line

Emotional support for children and adults who are isolated, at risk, or victims of any form of abuse.

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Victim Support

Help for anyone affected by crime, including those who experience it directly and their friends and family.

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Hourglass

Helpline and services for older people feeling threatened or unsafe at home.

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Rape Crisis

Help and support after rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse or any form of sexual violence.

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Ditch the Label

Support for people aged 12-25, from bullying and mental health to identity and relationships.

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Changing Faces

Supporting for everyone with a visible difference, including scar, mark, or condition on the face or body.

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Family Lives

Local parenting support, resources, courses and more for families of all types.

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LGBT Foundation

Support and advice for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans

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SARI (Stand Against Racism & Inequality)

Free and confidential support for anyone who is a victim of hate crime.

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Youth support

Charity support, advice, and resources for young people and their families or carers.

Young Lives vs Cancer

Young People’s Service for young adults aged 16-24 diagnosed with cancer, their families, and the people they care about.

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Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group

Information for all families affected by childhood cancer.

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Make-A-Wish

Life-changing wishes granted for children experiencing critical illnesses.

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NSPCC

Local services and helplines for parents, professionals and the public to help prevent abuse and protect children.

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End Youth Homelessness

Support and services for young people experiencing homelessness, including accommodation and more.

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HumanKind

Drug and alcohol focused recovery services for young people.

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The Prince’s Trust

Courses, grants, and mentoring opportunities to help young people start a career.

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Additional Support

Citizens Advice

ENGLAND | NORTHERN IRELAND | WALES | SCOTLAND

Free, confidential and impartial advice on money and debt, work, benefits, consumer rights and more.

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Age UK

Free information, advice, and services to help people in later life with topics as diverse as claiming benefits to care homes.

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The Prince’s Trust

Hundreds of free courses, grants, and mentoring opportunities to inspire young people to build their confidence and start a career.

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St John Ambulance

Advice to help deal with a range of common accidents and conditions requiring first aid.

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Alcoholics Anonymous

Helplines and meetings for people having trouble with alcoholism.

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BetKnowMore

Services and support to help people take back control of their life from gambling

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Gamblers Anonymous

A fellowship of men and women who share their gambling experience, strength, and hope with each other.

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