We know that the current Cost of Living is affecting more and more people each day across our communities.
This page is dedicated to pointing you in the direction of advice and help that is currently available to both groups and individuals, along with up to date news on what is being done to tackle this crisis.
Latest News
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Cost of living support The cost of living is rising, and it’s having an impact on many households across the borough. Support is available to help residents manage their finance. |
Cost of Living Archive
If we have any missed out any provision, please get in touch so that we can update our webpage.
Money, Debt, Benefits and General Information
Chesterfield Citizen’s Advice Free Advice Helpline - call 0808 278 7843 Derbyshire Unemployed Worker’s Centre Call 01246-231441 Email: info@duwc.org.uk Chesterfield And North East Derbyshire Credit Union Call 01256-278833 Email: webmail@cnedcu.co.uk Derbyshire County Council Welfare Rights Call 01629 531535 Email: welfarebenefits@derbyshire.gov.uk Derbyshire Law Centre Call 01246 550674 / Freephone 0800 707 6990 Text 07781 482 826 Textphone for deaf people: 1800101246 550674 | Chesterfield Borough Council Benefits Advice Call 01246-345 345 Chesterfield Borough Council - Cost of Living Web Page www.chesterfield.gov.uk/cost-of-living-support Derbyshire County Council - Cost of Living Web Page https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/community/cost-of-living/cost-of-living.aspx Derbyshire Discretionary Fund (DDF) Call 01629 533399 Gov.Uk Cost of Living Payment Guidance on getting an extra payment to help with the cost of living if you’re entitled to certain benefits or tax credits.
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Chesterfield Borough Council Homelessness Prevention Team Call 01246 - 345825 Out of Hours Tel: 08081692333 Pathways of Chesterfield Call 01246-498204 Website www.pathwaysofchesterfield.co.uk Chesterfield Borough Council Housing Call 01246 - 345345 Text Only 07960 910264 Repairs Hotline - 0800 587 5659 Chesterfield Borough Council Tenancy Support Call 01246-345068. Text Only 07960 910264 | Job Centre Plus Call 0800 055 6688 Textphone 0800 023 4888 Universal Credit helpline: 0800 328 5644 Textphone 0800 328 1344 Website https://www.gov.uk Derbyshire Disability Employment Service Call 01629 532 440 Email: disabilityemploymentservice@derbyshire.gov.uk
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Foodbanks & Community Pantries
The Feeding Derbyshire Interactive Map lets you easily and accurately locate your nearest or most appropriate Food Support location. There are Food Banks and Affordable Food Projects to help with emergency food parcels or access to regular, affordable food.
The map can be viewed on this page and/or can be opened as a separate page on your web browser. (Updated November 2024)
Each location shown is a separate provider, and requirements and access information will differ for each location. You will see the contact details and information about support and services when you click on an icon. It is strongly recommended that you contact the foodbank/pantry before you visit to check if they are currently offering their food provision, and if so, how to access these. Download Food Support Directory PDF - coming soon You will soon be able to download a PDF version of our food support directory. Derby City Food Banks If you are looking for Food Support in Derby city, then please follow this link: https://derbycitylifelinks.org.uk/food-banks-derby/ Are you a food bank or pantry that is not on our map or directory? To be part of our Food Support Directory and have a listing on our map you will need to be a Feeding Derbyshire Network Provider Member. It is free to join and you can find information here. If your group is already a Provider Member and listed on our map you can use the following form to notify us of any changes to the information we provide on your project ie. opening times, contact information, referral process etc:
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Marches Energy Advice Call 0800 677 1332 weekdays 9.00 - 5.00pm Email: wdd@mea.org.uk Chesterfield Citizens Advice Freephone: 0808 278 7843 Severn Trent | The Elm Foundation Call 08000 198 668 (or if an emergency call 999) Text Derbyshire Domestic Abuse Support Line - 07534 617252 Email: derbyshiredahelpline@theelmfoundation.org.uk
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Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Mental Health Support Line Freephone 0800 028 0077 Derbyshire Recovery and Peer Support Service Call 01773 734989 www.derbyshirerecoverypeersupportservice@rethink.org
| Samaritans Call 116 123 (24 hours a day - 7 days a week)
Derby and Derbyshire Emotional and Wellbeing www.derbyandderbyshireemotionalhealthandwellbeing.uk
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On 15th September, Links hosted a lunch and mingle event, discussing the Cost of Living Crisis. Speakers were from Chesterfield Foodbank, Derbyshire Unemployed Workers Centre and Derbyshire County Council - Affordable Credit. Please find below the presentations from the Chesterfield Foodbank and from Derbyshire County Council.
Love Food Hate Waste
Tips for re-using food, saving money and reducing waste from the Love Food Hate Waste campaign.
Tackling the cost of living
Do you know of any groups or projects that are helping people in your community as they struggle with the cost of living?
 | A fund that means our councillors can support their local community is being doubled so that they can help people tackle the rise in prices that we're all facing. All 64 of our councillors get funding through the members’ Community Leadership Scheme to give to communities and organisations in their area. And from 1 October the amount will double from £3,860 to £7,720. So, if you belong to or know of any groups that make a difference in your community please contact your local county councillor. |
You'll need to explain what the project, activity or event is about, the amount of money you'll need, what other funding may be available, and how it will benefit your community.
The Cost of Giving Crisis Report
There’s no escaping the undeniable rise in the cost of living and it’s no wonder that charities are wondering how to react. Both the pandemic and now the economic climate are truly putting pressure on charities, and at times it could feel like a catch-22. Demand for help is set to soar even further as the demographic of those in crisis is set to change, while costs for charities to keep running will increase.
So what can they do to keep making a difference to those that need them?
We’ve gathered voices from in and out of the sector to hear what advice they’d give – with some actionable tips on what to do next. In this report we’ll share these findings.