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In Enfield we are very fortunate to have many organisations who strive to provide support for those who need it. We are very grateful to the volunteers and people who help to run things that will help our community.
The links in this section have been provided by local MP Feryal Clark
Enfield Council
To find out about the support Enfield Council is providing to families and individuals who are struggling to pay their bills, please visit Enfield Council Cost of living
Government Support
The government recently announced a series of support measures to help with the rising cost of living. To find out about the support measures introduced, please visit the linkGovernment support
Mayor of London
Further to the above, the Mayor of London set up a Cost of Living Hub which contains useful information about benefits, grants and discounts you can get if you’re in financial difficulty, from the Mayor of London, the government, your local council, charities and advice centres. The information might be relevant for you, or you might want to share it with someone you know. To access the hub, please visit Mayor of London cost of living
Warmer Homes Programme - I have also been made aware of grants available from the Mayor of London’s Warmer Homes programme.
I am informed, data indicates that Enfield is amongst the boroughs with the highest proportion of residents eligible. They think that around 9,600 households in Enfield could be eligible for the scheme which will make grants of between £5,000 to £25,000 available to low-income households to make homes warmer, greener and cheaper to run.
Should residents approach community groups about the help available, I would be grateful if this information could be highlighted. I will also be relaying this information through my social media accounts and weekly update.
It is mentioned, funding is available for low-income households living in low energy efficiency homes and includes grants available for measures like: ·
As part of the programme, Warmer Homes Advice Service is also offered which provides fuel poverty advice and referrals. To find out more about the Warmer Homes programme please visit: Warmer Homes
A FREE Breakfast club for people over 50
Offering advice, information and support on a range of issues including:
Every Thursday 9am-10am
Are you dreading the winter cold?
Enfield Over 50s Forum is holding six sessions. Visit these Heat and Eat sessions for more info on:
SEE Poster for full info & the first three dates and venues.
North Enfield Foodbank can help with providing food parcels.
A typical food parcel contains a minimum of three days of nutritionally balanced, non-perishable, tinned and dried foods that have been donated by the local community. A typical food parcel includes: breakfast cereal, soup, pasta, rice, pasta sauce, baked beans, tinned meat, tinned vegetables, instant mash, UHT milk, tea, coffee, sugar, tinned desserts, biscuits and toiletries.
The foodbank can usually offer some fresh items such as fruit and vegetables and bread as part of a parcel, depending upon availability.
Find out how to access help here
Come in from the cold.
We've been funded to run two Warm Spaces within the Borough, especially for people over 50.
We're launching at Palmers Green United Reform Church on Friday 16th December.
10.30am until 2.30pm.
Includes a hot lunch.
Free for all to attend.
If you would like to attend do call
0208 375 4120
Age UK Enfield
The rising cost of living crisis is having a huge impact on many people’s financial situations. We’re very aware of the complexity of this situation and how the help people need will vary. Our Information & Advice Team are able to support you through this time, offering guidance themselves as well as sharing the support available from other local organisations.
You will find some of the ways in which we can assist you if you are of pension age and eligible for your State Pension here
With the increasing cost of fuel bills, you may be aware that several churches in the area are inviting local people into their halls as a warm space to come and meet others, have a hot drink, use the wifi, share company and play games.
St Paul’s Winchmore Hill is offering this from 2-5pm on Tuesdays, everyone is welcome. Turn your heating off and come and use ours! The hall is already heated for the nursery in the morning.
