Think Bigger Than Bills campaign: Supporters
We are really grateful to everyone who has pledged to support the campaign. Please see below for more information about those who have signed up so far, and all the great work being done to support people during the cost of living crisis.
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Age UK BANES |
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Age UK Bath & North East Somerset is a local, independent charity supporting older people in Bath & North East Somerset.
Although part of the Age UK family, all the money we raise is used to support people in Bath & North East Somerset. We rely on the generosity of the local community, businesses and people just like you to help us keep our services running.
Vision: Our vision is that all older people in Bath & North East Somerset live the later life they want - healthier, happier and more fulfilling.
Our Goals
Although part of the Age UK family, all the money we raise is used to support people in Bath & North East Somerset. We rely on the generosity of the local community, businesses and people just like you to help us keep our services running.
Vision: Our vision is that all older people in Bath & North East Somerset live the later life they want - healthier, happier and more fulfilling.
Our Goals
- To provide a voice for older people and seek to challenge age discrimination, guided by the strength and voice of older people themselves
- To construct a strong network of volunteers and members who are active in our communities.
- To work together with our members of staff to ensure that older people are as healthy, satisfied and comfortable as possible
- To ensure that older people have opportunities to participate and contribute as valued members of their communities.
- To keep listening to the older community and aim to provide the ongoing services and support they need.
- To make Bath and North East Somerset a great place to live later life.
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Bath and North East Somerset Council |
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Bath & North East Somerset Council is working with partners to put in place a comprehensive local response to the cost of living crisis and rising energy bills. The Community Wellbeing Hub has stepped up its help with money matters, bills, benefits, energy costs, food, housing, mental health support, jobs and skills, support for carers and other services. The Hub provides a single telephone number 0300 247 0050 to access support from key local agencies, including Citizens Advice, Age UK and Bath Mind.
The council’s dedicated cost of living crisis web pages contain wide-ranging information on how to get help. Our Live Well B&NES “Money Matters” web pages contain details of organisations and services providing support. More information at www.bathnes.gov.uk/costofliving.
The council is also inviting local organisations to identify Warm Spaces, which will be identified on an online map, and a “Warm Welcome” package will see council libraries offer information and signposting to other organisations.
The council’s dedicated cost of living crisis web pages contain wide-ranging information on how to get help. Our Live Well B&NES “Money Matters” web pages contain details of organisations and services providing support. More information at www.bathnes.gov.uk/costofliving.
The council is also inviting local organisations to identify Warm Spaces, which will be identified on an online map, and a “Warm Welcome” package will see council libraries offer information and signposting to other organisations.
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Bath Mind |
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We are supporting people to manage the rising cost of living through our Welfare Benefits Service that is run in partnership with Citizens Advice Bath. Clients are advised by our own caseworker on things like what benefits they can claim, how to maximise their income, fill in benefits forms and negotiate with Department for Work and Pensions, including the Job Centre. Referrals for this service are via Citizens Advice, rather than Bath Mind. Tel: 0808 278 7897.
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Cairn |
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Cairn are acutely aware of how the cost-of-living crisis is impacting their tenants and have put a significant focus on helping tenants during this challenging time.
In addition to the help their dedicated team usually provide their tenants, they have:
In addition to the help their dedicated team usually provide their tenants, they have:
- Carried out research by asking their tenants how the increase in the cost of living was affecting them so far
- Successfully applied for a grant from the SFHA so they could give money directly to tenants in fuel poverty
- Posted helpful information and advice on their social media pages
- Continued to signpost tenants to other organisations who are able to give specialist help if they have been unable to help them directly
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Carers' Centre |
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Caring for another person can bring financial challenges, and the current climate is making this even more difficult. It’s hard to know what support is available and where to turn. Our trained support officers are here to provide a listening ear to discuss concerns you have around the cost of living crisis; find financial support available to you and direct you to additional local support. Contact our Support Line on 0800 0388 885 (weekdays, 9am-1pm) or email [email protected]
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Gloucestershire Carers' Hub |
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We pride ourselves on providing a person centred approach to any Carer who registers or is referred to us. Our experienced and friendly local team are here for you to ensure you have the support, information and time to think about you.
If you register with the Carers Hub you will have access to free information, guidance, support, to empower you in your caring role. This could help you to meet other carers and to interact with others in a safe space.
The Carers Hub is an easily accessed service where you can gain support, feel valued and offload your worries or concerns.
We offer a safe space to talk about you and your caring role, we will work with you to identify how we can support you. To find out more, call the Triage Team on 0300 111 9000, we are open Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9am-5pm, Tuesday & Thursday 8am-8pm. We look forward to hearing from you.
If you register with the Carers Hub you will have access to free information, guidance, support, to empower you in your caring role. This could help you to meet other carers and to interact with others in a safe space.
The Carers Hub is an easily accessed service where you can gain support, feel valued and offload your worries or concerns.
We offer a safe space to talk about you and your caring role, we will work with you to identify how we can support you. To find out more, call the Triage Team on 0300 111 9000, we are open Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9am-5pm, Tuesday & Thursday 8am-8pm. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Good Things Foundation |
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We are a social change charity, helping people to improve their lives through digital.
Our vision is a world where everyone benefits from digital. We want people to be digitally able, equal and safe, so they can be happier, healthier and better off.
Our vision is a world where everyone benefits from digital. We want people to be digitally able, equal and safe, so they can be happier, healthier and better off.
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Hillhead Housing Association |
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Hillhead HA’s Welfare Rights Service have been offering benefit checks to all tenants of the Association, and residents of the local area to ensure that they are accessing all of the financial assistance that they are entitled to.
We have been highlighting winter assistance programmes, such as the Warm Home Discount, and helping people claim benefits that they were unaware that they were entitled to.
We have also been applying for several grants to help provide emergency fuel funding, winter clothes and energy saving measures- such as draught excluders, to help our tenants keep warm, and save money over the winter period.
We have been highlighting winter assistance programmes, such as the Warm Home Discount, and helping people claim benefits that they were unaware that they were entitled to.
We have also been applying for several grants to help provide emergency fuel funding, winter clothes and energy saving measures- such as draught excluders, to help our tenants keep warm, and save money over the winter period.
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Inbest |
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Inbest is a benefits platform that our partners embedded on their user journeys to ensure the best outcomes for their vulnerable customers. Inbest identifies households with unclaimed benefits, nudges them to check their benefits entitlement and supports them on their benefits applications. Then, Inbest benefits calculator helps people to increase their income, lower their costs, and build their financial resilience.
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Steps to Work |
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At Steps To Work, we believe that those with the biggest barriers deserve the most help to build a brighter future.
As a charity with over 20 years' experience, we are committed to driving positive change in the communities we serve through the delivery of employment support services.
We help those who are unemployed to build their confidence, gain new skills, face their challenges and ultimately obtain rewarding, sustainable and meaningful jobs.
To support people with the cost-of-living crisis, we are opening a Community Hub in Pleck, Walsall. This Hub will help to tackle food and fuel poverty in the local area, whilst also offering access to our employment support projects.
As a charity with over 20 years' experience, we are committed to driving positive change in the communities we serve through the delivery of employment support services.
We help those who are unemployed to build their confidence, gain new skills, face their challenges and ultimately obtain rewarding, sustainable and meaningful jobs.
To support people with the cost-of-living crisis, we are opening a Community Hub in Pleck, Walsall. This Hub will help to tackle food and fuel poverty in the local area, whilst also offering access to our employment support projects.
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Stonewater |
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Stonewater is a leading social housing provider, with a mission to deliver good quality, affordable homes to people who need them most.
We manage around 34,500 homes in England for over 76,000 customers, including affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation such as retirement and supported living schemes for older and vulnerable people, domestic abuse refuges, a dedicated GBTQ+ Safe Space, and young people’s foyers.
We manage around 34,500 homes in England for over 76,000 customers, including affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation such as retirement and supported living schemes for older and vulnerable people, domestic abuse refuges, a dedicated GBTQ+ Safe Space, and young people’s foyers.
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West of England Rural Network |
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As the West of England Rural Network, our mission is to work with rural communities, organisations, groups and individuals across the West of England to improve the quality of their lives.
We aim to achieve our mission by:
We aim to achieve our mission by:
- Supporting and encouraging community-led action and strong local governance
- Increasing the long-term sustainability of local community life
- Improving the health and wellbeing of people living and working in rural communities
- Influencing policy and delivery of local services to achieve equity for rural communities
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Youth Connect South West |
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Youth Connect South West operates Southside Youth and Community Centre in the Whiteway area. We want to support our community to ensure they get the help and support they need this winter.
We are doing this by:
We are doing this by:
- Providing healthy low costs meals in our community café
- Free space to come and stay warm as part of the stay warm campaigns
- Free place to socialise with your children and meet friends using the children’s soft play area
- Older people lunch group fortnightly
- Parent cares toddler groups every Friday
- Clean slate money matters support every other Friday
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3SG |
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3SG is a membership network of over 190 charities, social enterprises and community groups in Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES).
