Schools out for Summer!
Eden Project have launched a £1 day ticket for those in receipt of Universal Credit, Pension Credit or other legacy benefits. Tickets are very limited and terms and conditions can be found on their website, as well as how to obtain the tickets.
Universal Credit / Pension Credit Day Ticket 2023-2024
Time2Move Holiday Programme Plan fun summer holiday activities for children in Cornwall and keep the kids entertained with the Time2Move Holiday Programme. Activities are open to all children aged 5-16 years and are FREE for those eligible for free school meals.
Kids Eat Free Keep an eye out for Kids Eat Free offers, if you know that the summer holidays are difficult for keeping the kids fed. Many supermarket cafes offer kids meals for free or £1. A lot of restaurants also join in with this offer.
Places Kids Eat Free in School Holidays & Half Terms 2023
School uniforms can become expensive, especially if you are on a low income. Cornwall Council have listed cheaper alternatives, including second hand and uniform sales in different locations. If it’s something you are worried about or want to save some pennies and reduce waste take a look at their website.
Cheaper School Uniform in Cornwall
Preventing food waste & saving money on food
Let’s Talk Cornwall have put together an interactive food map showing what support is in your local area. The purpose is to reduce food waste, which also helps keep the food bill down at home. You don’t need referrals, all information is on the map for different locations.
Sustainability Fund & maximising your income
Sustainability Fund Did you know at Coastline we have a Sustainability Fund? Customers can apply for funds, one time only, up to £500 to help in a crisis. There will be a requirement to provide expenditure and work with our Tenancy Sustainment Team to manage your finances.
So far our Sustainability Fund has helped many customers who have found themselves in an unexpected difficult financial situation, where they wouldn’t have anywhere else to turn to.
Contact our Tenancy Sustainment Team by phone on 01209 200200 or email income@coastlinehousing.co.uk. You will need to provide some information on your finances to see if you are eligible.
Benefit Calculator Have you checked you are claiming everything you’re entitled to? You can do a free benefit calculator to double check.
Also if you are looking for a job, or want support to upskill in your current job, you can get some free advice and support by contacting the People Hub.
People Hub Cornwall & Isles of Scilly
0333 015 0699 Hello@peoplehub.info
We can help
If you need some extra help, especially around rent, please contact us in any of the usual ways. Our Income Management Team has lots of knowledge around benefits, debts and employment support.