AFA Cost of Living Support

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Here you can see what options are available through national and local government support. There is also information on lowering bills and getting further financial support.

National Government Schemes

Last updated August 2026

Budgeting Advance

Up to £348 (single), £464 (couple), £812 (parent)
Receiving UC for min. 6 months
Repay via deductions in future UC pay

UC Advance

Winter Fuel Payment

£100 – £300 payment depending on circumstances
Born before 23/9/1960
Repayable if income over £35000

Winter Fuel

Warm Home Discount

£150 one- off discount off your electricity bill
For people on low income/high energy costs
Usually applied automatically

Warm Home

Help from Wandsworth Council

Click on each icon below to take you to the relevant page of the Council’s website

Crisis Payments

Housing Payments (help with rent shortfall)

Access for All (discounts for community activities)

Utilities Support

Water schemes

Click HERE for support if someone has a Water Meter

Click HERE for support if someone has a Water bill

Energy Bills Support

Priority Services Register – Access to a range of extra help when its needed. Click HERE for more information

Switch suppliers if a landlord allows- click HERE to compare prices

Always ask the provider for help and inform them if there is financial hardship

Click here to visit our Cost of Living Webpage