Help with the cost of living
We are here to help you with the rising cost of living. Find out more about the range of support available to you including:
- Support with essential household expenses
- Accessing your benefit entitlement
- Help with budgeting and saving
- Managing rent arrears
- Debt support
Sutton Council Household Support Fund
If you are facing hardship, you can get help with your essential household costs from Sutton Council's Household Support Fund. The fund is to be used to support residents experiencing financial hardship who require access to:
- food
- fuel
- utility bills
- winter essentials
Due to the high demand for support, applications are one per household.
You do not need to be claiming benefits to get this support. Find out who is eligible and how to apply.
Find out more about saving energy and support available to pay your energy bills.
Managing rent arrears
We want to support and help you manage rent arrears if you are having financial difficulties, so speaking to us is an essential part of this.
Get in touch with your Housing Manager who will work with you to find a solution to your rent arrears.
Applying for benefits
You can use an independent, free and anonymous benefits calculator to check what you could be entitled to. This will give you an estimate of the benefits you could get and how much your benefit payments could be.
You can also apply for Council Tax Reduction and a crisis loan or grant to help cover unexpected expenses in an emergency.
St Helier Community Food Shop
The St Helier Community Food Shop supports residents access affordable food. It is open Thursdays, 9.30am-2.30pm at Hill House (Bishopsford Road, Carshalton, SM4 6BL).
Members of the food shop receive 12–15 items of both fresh and non-perishable goods (worth approximately £15) for the cost of just £4 per week. Food is provided by The Felix Project and regular donations from local branches of Morrisons, Asda, Tesco and Waitrose.
Find out more about becoming a member.
Budgeting and saving
It’s always a good idea to set yourself an affordable budget and stick to it. There are a number of free budget planner tools that you can use to help you manage your money more effectively.
Debt support
There are various specalists you can contact that provide a full range of impartial debt advice services to help you manage your finances.
Together for Sutton
If you are feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to go for support, please contact Together for Sutton. This is a free, impartial and confidential advice service which is run by local organisations and funded by Sutton Council.
Government support
Stay up-to-date with the financial support available by visiting the government's cost of living support website.
Managing your money in uncertain times
The government's Money Helper has lots of free information and resources to help you manage your money in uncertain times and how to keep up with essential bills and payments.