Swansea Discretionary Assistance Fund for paying bills
By Jon McNamara

Either payments are made for bills in arrears (including fuel or electric) or free, in-kind items are given to families on a low income in the city of Swansea. The Discretionary Assistance Fund is the…

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Swansea housing assistance Credit Union Rent Account scheme
By Jon McNamara

Tenants in the city of Swansea that are in rental arrears can get assistance as well as loans from a scheme created by the council called the Credit Union Rent Account, or CU. This programme…

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Food banks serving Swansea
By Kenneth Long

The residents of Swansea are not alone when budget pressures cause hunger. Area volunteers work to distribute donated food to the individuals and families that might otherwise go hungry. Several MPs have taken an interest…

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Advance rent and deposits covered by Swansea schemes
By Kenneth Long

Swansea Council staff know that moving can be very expensive. When someone is faced with rent deposit, advance rent and moving costs, it can really make a huge difference when people receive help with these…

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