We understand there are lots of reasons why you might be worried about paying your rent. Rising costs, changes in circumstances, or unexpected expenses can all make it harder to keep up with rent payments. That’s why our specialist team is here to help when you need us.
Support available:
Lightning Reach – Find Financial Support: We’ve teamed up with Lightning Reach to help you find and apply for financial support you may be eligible for. Lightning Reach gives you access to over 2,500 support schemes from charities, councils, and other organisations. So far, they’ve helped people across the UK secure more than £15 million in support, with successful applicants receiving an average of £1,070.
You could get help with:
- Energy and utility bills
- Household costs
- Essential home items like furniture and appliances
- Food, clothing, and daily essentials.
It’s free, quick and easy to get started. Create a free profile today and find support tailored to your needs. Lightning Reach can also connect you with our Tenancy Support Service who can help with money guidance, energy advice and tenancy support. Just click here to get started.
Benefits and Budgeting: Our friendly team can help you with potential benefits you may be eligible for, as well as giving tips on budgeting and managing rent payments.
If you’re finding it hard to keep up with your rent or dealing with arrears, we’re here to help. Our team will always do their best to work with you to find a solution.
Check what benefits you might be entitled to: https://betteroffcalculator.co.uk/login
Food support: We’ve pulled together information on food bank and pantry support services for each local authority. We want to make sure you can access meals when budgets are stretched thin.
- Fife: https://www.fva.org/cost_of_living.asp#food
- Clackmannanshire: https://www.clacks.gov.uk/community/coldaily/
- Perth & Kinross: https://perthkinross.foodbank.org.uk/
- Falkirk: https://falkirk.foodbank.org.uk/
Energy Support: Simple changes can help keep your bills low. Draught excluders are a great way to keep energy bills down while keeping your home warm. Emergency fuel credit is also available through fuel banks for those facing energy bills pressures. For more information, click here.
For more tips, speak to our Tenancy Support team.
Employment support: If your money worries are linked to work or employment changes, our employability service, Kingdom Works, can support you. Whether you need help with job searching, CV writing or getting back into work, we’re here to help.
How to get support:
Online: Fill in our quick contact form and select Here to Help: www.kingdomhousing.org.uk/contact-us/online-contact-form/
Phone: Call our friendly team on 01592 630922
In-person: We can come to you. Just let us know.
Whether you prefer in-person, online, or phone support, we’re here to help.
