Assistance from St. Vincent de Paul Manchester Council
By Jon McNamara

The main programmes from the St. Vincent de Paul Manchester Council are all aimed at helping people living in poverty. Some of the assistance from the churches that are part of the council, such as…

In categories: Greater Manchester
Oasis Centre helps the low income in Manchester
By Jon McNamara

Providing basic needs and advice a few days per week, the Oasis Centre is a charity that can be turned to for advice and practical support. Everything from meals from a cafe to free groceries…

In categories: Greater Manchester
Methodist Action services for the low income
By Jon McNamara

Several resources are run by Methodist Action for the low income and vulnerable, with an aim of addressing homelessness and providing food or meals to the low income in Manchester and Lancashire. They manage a…

In categories: Greater ManchesterLancashire
Stockport emergency help from Local Assistance Scheme
By Jon McNamara

The Stockport council provides emergency assistance to the low income that are in a crisis, and the welfare scheme can be considered to be a form of safety net. While the council can help, any…

In categories: Stockport
Homes for All housing assistance in Oldham
By Jon McNamara

Tenants facing homeless, or people that need help in moving into a new private sector home can turn to Homes for All. The organisation administers various schemes and programmes for housing needs, ranging from bond…

In categories: Oldham
Caritas of Salford low income assistance in Manchester
By Jon McNamara

Caritas of Salford is a local charity that provides many services in greater Manchester. Some of the programmes that are involved with are for low income residents. Eligible families may receive assistance with food, help…

In categories: Greater Manchester
Financial assistance and basic needs Barnabus
By Jon McNamara

There are several main services offered by Barnabus for low income families with a connection to Manchester. The charity and its staff, as well as volunteers, provide basic needs and household items from the Beacon…

In categories: Manchester
Rochdale grants from the Discretionary Crisis Fund
By Jon McNamara

The Rochdale council provides various forms of assistance to residents on a low income that are facing a hardship. One of the solutions, the Discretionary Crisis Fund, can provide awards for different household expenses, and…

In categories: Rochdale
Assistance from Salford Discretionary Support Scheme
By Jon McNamara

With the reduction in benefits that many Salford residents are faced with, the Discretionary Support Scheme can assist low income families with paying for basic needs or bills. Everything from white goods to free food,…

In categories: Salford
Rochdale emergency rental aid programmes reduce evictions
By Kenneth Long

Emergency rent assistance is provided through a number of agencies that serve the borough of Rochdale. Each agency has specific qualifications that applicants must meet in order to be considered for aid. Many agencies collaborate…

In categories: Rochdale