Support from the government
Most benefit is funded by the government, and you should apply for it on gov.uk:
Social Fund benefits
The Social Fund is a government scheme to help people on a low income meet their expenses:
- budgeting loans
- Cold Weather Payments
- funeral payments
- Short Term Benefit Advances
- Sure Start Maternity Grant
For advice on benefits and help with applying, visit our Advice with money, benefits and debt page.