Cost of living information and advice
Help is available if you need support with the cost of living.
Citizens Advice New Forest offer free and confidential advice surrounding housing, health, energy, water, food, and debts.
Find out more on the Citizens Advice New Forest website: https://newforestcab.org.uk/are-you-worrying-about-the-cost-of-living-get-help-in-the-new-forest-now/
Warm welcome at Hampshire Libraries Libraries across the district are offering a warm welcome for residents. You can learn more about the different ways you can use your local library on the Hampshire Library Service website: https://www.hants.gov.uk/librariesandarchives/library
Warm spaces funding We have funding available for organisations or groups that would like to set up a Warm Space in their building. Groups and charities can apply for a grant of between £200 and £1,000 to help to provide a safe, warm place for people this winter. Since launching the fund last month, 12 grants have been awarded to groups across the district. Apply for funding on our website: https://www.newforest.gov.uk/warmspacesgrant
There is more information about the cost of living on our website: https://newforest.gov.uk/costofliving