Cost of Living Support
Money
Our Newham Money offers support to Newham residents who may be struggling with debt or the everyday cost of living. Contact them on 020 8430 2041, ournewhammoney@newham.gov.uk or online at www.ournewhammoney.co.uk
Advice and Support
For housing, debt, consumer and employment advice, and free legal services from FreeLaw. Contact Community Links on 020 7473 2270 or www.community-links.org
Older People
Local organisation, Bonny Downs, are offering welfare benefit checks for over 65s. Reach them on 020 8586 7070
Food
The Newham Food Alliance reach thousands of residents each week with food parcels, meals and other support.
The team are available Monday-Friday (9am- 5pm) at 07790 975 086 or email frontdoor@newhamfoodalliance.org
Pinnacle’s Financial Inclusion Team
Pinnacle has it’s own financial inclusion team, who provided a wide range of support to residents, including help to understand their benefits entitlements and applying for additional support when it’s needed, debt management strategies and other more general financial advice.
The team has secured thousands of pounds of additional income for Pinnacle residents and is led by Martin Keating. You can contact him via martin.keating@pinnaclegroup.co.uk or 0203 701 3658.
