COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR COST OF LIVING

New Partnership Project Supports People in Horden and beyond.

Supported with funding from Durham County Council East Durham Trust, Durham Christian Partnership, Citizens Advice County Durham and Age UK are working together, alongside other key partners, in taking a collective approach to ensuring that people in need across County Durham can access a range of advice, guidance and support. In a huge step forward these key voluntary sector providers are working in partnership for the first time. This will see better connected support for those facing fuel and food crisis, advice for debt and benefits support and opportunities for households to learn more about household budgets through the volunteer ‘Budget Buddies’ scheme connected to Durham Foodbank, including the site in Peterlee. The joint project has already supported nearly 10,000 people with emergency food and nearly 5000 facing energy crisis.

If you are struggling with your household, finances there are a range of local organisations who can help reach the support you need. There is a monthly drop in at 10am on a Wednesday at the Social Welfare Centre. This can assist with non-urgent support such as benefits, housing, household finances and debt. There are also a range of options for grants to support household items for those who qualify.

East Durham Trust are also working with the Salvation Army, Horden who have joined other community groups in the village in being able to make referrals for crisis support, including food and energy. Look out for more information on when the Salvation Army are open for support.

For more information email kylie.austin@eastdurhamtrust.org.uk or call 0191 569 3511