Cost of Living Support

We know this is a challenging time and many families across Hertfordshire and the UK are facing financial difficulties. On this page, you’ll find services and resources which provide practical help and/or emotional support. Some of these are local to Watford Borough Council and others are either UK wide.

Government and Local Support

Cost of Living Advice- https://www.gov.uk/cost-of-living

Watford Citizens Advice- https://www.cawatford.org.uk/

Watford Borough Council Cost of Living Support- https://www.watford.gov.uk/cost-living-support/cost-living-support-1/2

Food Banks

The Trussell Trust Food Banks- https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/find-a-foodbank/

Watford Food Banks- https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/find-a-foodbank/watford/

Support with Energy Costs

British Gas Energy Support Fund- https://www.britishgas.co.uk/british-gas-energy-support-fund.html

Scottish Power Hardship Fund- https://www.scottishpower.co.uk/affordability

OVO Energy Financial Support- https://www.ovoenergy.com/help/article/debt-and-energy-assistance

Eon Next Energy Grant- https://charisgrants.com/partners/eon-next/

Octopus Energy Financial Assistance- https://octopus.energy/financial-assistance/

Chater Infant School Support for Families

We understand that families are finding the cost-of-living crisis very difficult.  There may be ways to support you and you may be entitled to additional financial support.  All you need to do is contact us to see if we are able to support you or point you in the right direction. The support provided will be at the discretion of the Headteacher and decisions will be made on a case by case basis.

Please contact:

Miss K Arnott (School Administrator) admin@chaterinfants.herts.sch.uk

The school may also put you in contact with our Family Support Worker Baljit Chhinna.

Other Support

Victim Support- https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/

Young Carers- https://carers.org/about-caring/about-young-carers

Young Minds- https://www.youngminds.org.uk/

Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Service- https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/children-and-young-adults/mental-health-support/supporting-a-child-or-young-person/

Watford Healthy Hub- https://www.watford.gov.uk/healthyhub