Cost of Living Support

The cost of living crisis is of major concern for all of us. The huge jump in fuel bills in coming months, plus rising food, petrol and rent costs means for many, life has just become unaffordable.

We’re collecting here some useful links in Bristol and wider resources to enable people to access support and advice.

Also, please note that a CA Bristol Advice Volunteer is present at our Taste Cafe sessions on Thursdays, during the Winter months to provide support - more details here.

Below are some helpful ‘cost of living support’ websites with links to support for those living in North Bristol.

• Bristol City Council

• South Glos Council

• Citizens Advice Bristol Cost of Living Support

• Community Access Support Service (CASS)

• North Bristol Advice Centre

• North Bristol and South Glos Foodbank

• Bristol’s Bright Green Homes Project

• Local Crisis and Prevention Fund

• Bristol Age UK

• WECIL (The West of England Centre for Inclusive Living)

• Your Holiday Hub Bristol

Here are some helpful resources for everyone to use -

• Turn2Us Benefits Calculator

• Money Saving Expert - independant advice on ways of saving on bills

• ‘To good to go’ - food app to search unsold food locally at cheap price

• Olio - food app to share food locally

• Help for Households - UK government cost of living support

• Warm and Well - offers energy efficiency advice to householders in South Glos

• CAP Money Course - our next course starts in November 2022

• Centre for Sustainable Energy - Advice leaflets