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Buying new white goods or electrical items for your home can be expensive and sometimes unexpected. There are affordable options and support to help

Furniture can be quite expensive, especially if you are in the process of moving house. There are affordable options and support available in Newcastle.

Having a bank account is important, but may not be suitable for everyone. Alternatives are available

support available if you’re having problems paying energy and household bills

A list of charities and voluntary groups where you can get free food parcels when you can’t afford to buy food.

If you can’t afford to buy or cook food for yourself, help is available. Read more below to find local services, charities and community groups who can help and low cost options to help make your money go further.

Looking for a hot meal or low cost food in Newcastle? Find voluntary groups and charities that cook meals for the community across Newcastle.

Affordable family clothing including school uniform, interview outfits and special occasions.

There are grants available to help pay for changes to your home (adaptations) and equipment to help you live independently and comfortably at home for longer

how to connect to the internet, Wi-Fi and a broadband connection. You can also access Wi-Fi.

Loan sharks are unlicensed money lenders who often charge very high interest rates. They sometimes use threats and violence to frighten people who can’t pay back their loan. You can get help if you have borrowed money from a loan shark or suspect one is working in your area.

Ways to save money at Christmas, help the environment or a good cause.

Social tariffs are low cost or discounted prices for broadband and phone packages. They are usually offered to people on low incomes or people who receive welfare benefits.

This article signposts you to support and help if you are on a low income.

Tax Credits include: Child Tax Credits and Working Tax Credits. They are being replaced by Universal Credit and Pension Credit

Wellbeing Hubs are warm welcoming place to spend time in Newcastle. Local venues, such as libraries and community centres, offer a range of support such as hot drinks, free Wi-Fi, place to charge your devices, information, advice and more.