There are many services out there that you can refer into to help our communities stay warm and safe this winter.
Burnley Council’s Home Improvement Agency
Dedicated to helping older, disabled and vulnerable residents to live safely and independently in their own home, and can include repairing, maintaining or adapting their home. Find out more in our Home Improvement page.
Down Town Community Cooking
Practical, budget friendly Cooking courses and workshops including batch cooking and slow cooker meals. contact@burnleytogether.org.uk
Christians Against Poverty
- Debt Help: Face-to-face support with debt problems (FCA regulated).
- Life Skills Course: Tips for living well on a low income
- Job Club: Skills and confidence to find work; recommended by DWP.
- Money Coaching: Free budgeting and financial management course.
- Drop-In Sessions: Local community venues.
- capuk.org/money-and-debt-advice
ICANN (Independent Community Advocacy Network North)
Benefit Assessment Advocacy Service providing help with benefit applications and appeals (including PIP, ESA, UC50, Child DLA, WCA and Attendance Allowance) and support at health assessments and tribunals.
www.i-cann.net
Burnley Together Hub
Provision of grants to provide essentials such as beds, mattresses, fridge freezers, cookers, oil filled radiators, cleaning starter packs, toiletry starter packs, baby starter packs, household starter packs, winter warmer packs.
Burnley Community Grocery
Affordable food and essentials at 2 community groceries in Burnley at Valley Street and Down Town in the town centre. £5/year membership; £5 per shop.
Burnley Foodbank
Not just a food bank but a food distribution hub! We support families with one parcel per month but also coordinate food donations from Kellogg’s and Warburtons to support school breakfast clubs.
The Period Coach
The aim is to help people save money and educate on menstrual wellbeing to enable inactive people be active. This will create sustainability by using re-useable products which will last them years of menstrual cycles. Products are available for free. Contact: periodcoach@gmail.com
Participation Works
Budgeting, life skills, careers and money workshops for young people. Discover more at lynne@participationworks.co.uk
Lancashire Women’s Centre
With a venue in Burnley they offer support with employment, mental health and wellbeing support, money advice and energy advice. They also deliver the Handywoman Service for small repairs, safety measures, home security and energy efficiency improvements.
See the Impact!
Take a look at how the Household Support Fund is making a real difference in people’s lives across Burnley. From helping families access essential food and household items, to supporting energy costs and keeping children safe and well-nourished, the impact is clear. The Fund is not just about resources; it’s about building resilience and confidence.