Have you thought about making a budget planner? Are you not sure where to start or unsure if it would help you?
A personal budget can show how to distribute you income effectively, how to support with savings, and get out of debt.
We have foun...
If you are struggling to make ends meet at the moment, you aren’t alone. Millions of households are finding it hard to pay for everyday items due to rapidly increasing prices. If you are worried about debts, you can get free impartial adv...
Check out this website where you can find details of places kids eat for free in school holidays and half terms.
Follow this link to see where the current offers exist: Places Kids Eat for Free
"At Serve and Protect, we understand the unique financial challenges faced by members of the armed forces community. Whether you’re on active duty, a reservist, veteran, MOD Civil Servant or part of a military family, we’re here to p...
Find out about Cost of Living payments or how to lower your energy bills as well as support with mortgage payments and help with childcare and travel costs. Follow the links for more information
England:
Cost of living support: Overview - GOV.UK
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RNBT is already supporting more of the naval community in need due to the cost of living crisis – up 23% on last year, with awards up 35% in value.
In January we rolled out a new way to apply for assistance on-line, using the Lightning Reach po...
Did you know that you can get up to £500 every 3 months (up to £2,000 a year) for each of your children to help with the costs of childcare using the Tax-Free Childcare account?
If you get Tax-Free Childcare account online, for eve...
In response to the Cost of Living Crisis the team at Money Saving Expert (MSE) have compiled 90+ ways to save money during this situation.
To access the suggestions please visit Money Saving Expert Ways to Save , MSE also have a whole range of ...
Free Prescriptions
You can get free NHS prescriptions if, at the time the prescription is dispensed, you:
are 60 or over
are under 16
are 16 to 18 and in full-time education
are pregnant or have had a baby in the previous 12 months and have a valid...
Millions of people are missing out on support that they are entitled to. To completed a free quick assessment online visit Entitled to or turn2us and find out if you can claim any further support.
If you already are receiving su...
The Energy Bills Support Scheme provides a £400 non-repayable discount to eligible households to help with their energy bills over winter 2022 to 2023.
All households with a domestic electricity connection in England, Scotland and Wales are el...
If you are looking at going out for a meal, then don't forget to check out the discounts provided via the Defence Discount Service:
DDS - Pull up a chair, dinner is served
Defence Discount Service provides discounts both online and on the high ...
Should you be receiving a Council Tax or Contribution in Lieu of Council Tax (CILCOT) discount or exemption?
You’ll usually have to pay Council Tax if you’re 18 or over. A full Council Tax bill is based on at least 2 adults living in a...
Greenwich Hospital provide several grants which are listed here:
Menu of Grant Making
Educational Bursaries for serving and former serving RN, RM and RFA Personnel and their families
Academic (first degree and Access to Degree Courses) through a num...
Providing Support for Serving Officers and their Families
The Royal Navy Officers’ Charity (RNOC) assists all those across the Royal Navy Officer family who need financial support, practical advice or signposting. Founded in 1739 the Charity su...
Aggie’s Pastoral Workers are based at RN and RM establishments across the UK and they are available to support you and your family.
Aggie’s Pastoral Workers are available to listen and chat, meaning that you can opening and confide...
The RNBT provides support with grants based on need. Grants can be awarded towards clothing, council tax, energy costs, food, furniture, home insulation, house repairs, household goods and rent, as well as other categories.
Please do get ...
Did you know that you may be able to get government help with childcare costs?
Whether you have toddlers or teens you could get support.
Follow the link below to find out more.
https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/
What is Healthy Start?
If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk.
If you’re eligible, you’ll be sent a Healthy Start card with money on it that you c...
Defence Discount Service provides discounts both online and on the high street for members of the Armed Forces, Veterans and Armed Forces Community.
Find out how you could benefit from their various discounts and offers from your weekly shop to days...
SAIL is an advice service dedicated to all seafarers and their families across the UK which includes RN Service personnel and their families. SAIL can provide support on a wide range of topics including housing, benefits, consumer issues, work,...
With millions of households across the UK are struggling to make their incomes stretch to cover the rising cost of living. The government has pledged to providing further support, targeted particularly on those with the greatest need. The Cost of ...
The cost of living crisis is expected to deepen further as we head into the second half of the year.
The Naval Children's Charity have put together a list of resources - both general and targeted at Naval families - that can help during the...