Support for tenants during

The cost of living crisis is affecting many people who are struggling to pay their bills. We are working with our partners to help our tenants secure extra funding and support, where possible.

Our dedicated ‘Extra help with living costs website page has details of funding and workshops which may help.

We have included a few below:

• Tenancy Sustainment Fund – created by us, to offer financial help to tenants who get little or no Housing Benefit/Universal Credit Housing Element towards their rent.

• Government Cost of Living Payments - the government are providing a Cost of Living Payment between spring 2023 and spring 2024. These payments are: o up to £900 for people on an eligible low income benefit o £300 for pensioner households o £150 for people on an eligible disability benefit

• Norfolk/Suffolk Assistance Scheme - is available to help those facing hardship during the cost of living crisis.

• Your Own Place Cost of Living workshops - these workshops are free for anyone to attend and provide advice on things like budgeting, dealing with debt and paying bills.

• Community hot spots - a welcoming space, where you can meet with friends and family while having the option to access services to make this winter more bearable.