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We are all experiencing the effects of the cost of living crisis now. To support our tenants, we are here to help, offering guidance, advice and referrals to partners.

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We are all experiencing the effects of the cost of living crisis now. To support our tenants, we are here to help, offering guidance, advice and referrals to partners. Please take a look at the following advice available:
Citizens Advice Denbighshire
Here are just a few tips from Citizens Advice Denbighshire that we wanted to share with you to try and help:

1. Budget and reduce your outgoings.

2. Check your benefit entitlement.

3. Check if you can get help with your Council Tax.

4. Get free debt advice.

5. If you have no money for food, get help from your local food bank.

Please visit https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/denbighshire/ for more information on how they can help.

Money Helper UK offer free guides and advice about:

Please visit https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en# for more information on how they can help.

Denbighshire County Council

The Council has some useful information to help you with the cost of living crisis we are all experiencing at the moment. Highlights include:

Cost of living support scheme

Discretionary Assistance Fund (DAF).

Unpaid Carers Support Payment.

Free school meals

School uniform and equipment grant

Council Tax reduction scheme

For more information, take a look at https://www.denbighshire.gov.uk/en/benefits-grants-and-money-advice/cost-of-living-support/cost-of-living-support.aspx

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We are all experiencing the effects of the cost of living crisis now. To support our tenants, we are here to help, offering guidance, advice and referrals to partners. Please take a look at the following advice available: Citizens Advice Denbighshire Here are just a few tips from Citizens Advice Denbighshire that we wanted to share with you to try and help: Budget and reduce your outgoings.

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Vale of Clwyd Foodbank / Banc Bwyd Dyffryn Clwyd

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Vale of Clwyd Foodbank / Banc Bwyd Dyffryn Clwyd

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We don't think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry. That's why we provide three days' nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis.

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Denbigh - Capel Mawr
Chapel st
Denbigh
Denbighshire
LL16 3SR

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Prestatyn & Meliden Foodbank / Banc Bwyd Prestatyn a Allt Melyd

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Prestatyn & Meliden Foodbank / Banc Bwyd Prestatyn a Allt Melyd

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We don't think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry. That's why we provide three days' nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis.

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Prestatyn & Meliden Foodbank Festival Church Prestatyn (Side Entrance) 200 Victoria Road Prestatyn Denbighshire LL19 7TL

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We don't think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry. That's why we provide three days' nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis.

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Here are the opening times and locations for our foodbank centres. Everyone who comes to the foodbank for emergency food needs to have a valid foodbank voucher.

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Warm Hubs (Previously Warm Welcome) Denbighshire

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Warm Hubs (Previously Warm Welcome) Denbighshire

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There are hubs across Denbighshire where you will find a welcoming, comfortable space, during the day, to chat, get refreshments, do an activity, get advice, or relax, as part of the ‘Warm Welcome’ project.
Each hub provides a different experience for everyone. Some hubs will offer activities and other services such as free Wi-Fi.

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Would you like to keep warm this winter and meet new people? Fancy having a chat, a cup of tea, take part in family fun activities, or just read a book?

If so, there are hubs across Denbighshire where you will find a welcoming, comfortable space, during the day, to chat, get refreshments, do an activity, get advice, or relax, as part of the 'Warm Welcome' project.

Each hub provides a different experience for everyone. Some hubs will offer activities and other services such as free Wi-Fi.

This project is part of the 2025 Movement, bringing partners together through the Croeso Cynnes/Warm Welcome initiative to support this.

Everyone is welcome!

Warm Welcome locations

Click on the button below to find a "Warm Welcome" near you:
Map of Warm Welcome locations (external website)
The map is updated regularly so keep yourself updated on what's on in your area.

Can you offer a Warm Welcome?

If you are an organisation, community centre or local business that is offering a "Warm Welcome", please complete this form.
Register your organisation / business (external website)
Apply for a Warm Welcome Project Grant

Due to the high volume of applications that have been received, we are having to close the applications process for now.
Once the panel has met to decide on the applications so far, if there is any further funding available, applications will be reopened. For advice and support about further opportunities for grant funding, please contact communitydevelopment@denbighshire.gov.uk

Poster template

If you are an organisation that is registered with the 'Warm Welcome' scheme, you can download a poster template to help promote your event below:

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Would you like to keep warm this winter and meet new people? Fancy having a chat, a cup of tea, take part in family fun activities, or just read a book? If so, there are hubs across Denbighshire where you will find a welcoming, comfortable space, during the day, to chat, get refreshments, do an activity, get advice, or relax, as part of the 'Warm Welcome' project.

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St Asaph Parish Church - 'Community Fridge'

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St Asaph Parish Church - 'Community Fridge'

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What is a “Community Fridge”? It offers free food from local supermarkets which is end-of-line or is close to its “best before” date.

Is it a food bank? NO, NO, NO!

Who can use it? Anyone – no vouchers or referrals are needed and please use it as often as you can. You don’t have to live in St Asaph to use it. Just bring a large bag with you please!

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What is a "Community Fridge"? It offers free food from local supermarkets which is end-of-line or is close to its "best before" date.

Why do supermarkets supply it? Community Fridges are a nationwide network which aim to reduce the amount of food being wasted in landfill. Currently, up to 30% of all food is wasted in landfill which generates a substantial amount of CO2 and greenhouse gases. A Community Fridge is primarily an environmentally friendly project.

Is it a food bank? NO, NO, NO!

Who can use it? Anyone - no vouchers or referrals are needed and please use it as often as you can. You don't have to live in St Asaph to use it. Just bring a large bag with you please!

Is it too good to be true? No, it is real, no catches.

Will it reduce my food bills? Well, yes because it is free, but we can't promise to supply specific items each week, as it will depend on what is available in the supermarkets for collection by our "fridge volunteers".

Where is it be based?In St Asaph Parish Church. It is presently every week on Sunday evenings from 5-7pm, but please keep a watch on social media (Facebook) and for a banner which is placed on the church railings on the day it is operating. If it is used well and the demand for food continues, we will open twice a week in the future.

If I can afford to buy food, can I still use it? Yes, of course because you will be helping the environment, but you may want to make a donation towards the running costs of the project. The project money will be managed totally independently from church funds.

How does it work? Just come along during the opening times. If there's a need to wait your turn, then you will be shown to a seat and offered a free hot drink.

How do I find out about it? There is a St Asaph Parish Church Community Fridge Facebook page; here is the link to it https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087485834845

Can I volunteer to help? Of course, please contact us via the Facebook page or pop down to the church when we are open to find out more information; or call or text to 07841 160430.

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What is a "Community Fridge"? It offers free food from local supermarkets which is end-of-line or is close to its "best before" date. Why do supermarkets supply it? Community Fridges are a nationwi...

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FIND A COMMUNITY FRIDGE NEAR YOU. A community fridge is a space that brings people together to share food, meet up, learn new skills and prevent fresh food from going to waste. They’re open to all and anyone can share or take food, including surplus from supermarkets, local food businesses, producers, households and gardens.

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A Community Fridge brings people together to eat, connect, learn new skills and reduce food waste. Find a fridge near you or get support to set one up.

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Information on various assistance - from both the Welsh Government and UK Government - that may help you stay on top of increasing costs.

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Over 4,000 Warm Welcome Spaces right across the UK. They bring connection, friendship, and human warmth, helping people feel less isolated and lonely and boosting wellbeing. Just enter your postcode and requirements to find the right space for you!

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Our mission is to support organisations to open their doors and provide a warm welcome for those struggling to heat their homes this winter.

Cost of living

The cost-of-living crisis is already affecting millions across the UK, with many reporting they will be unable to switch on the heating on in the coming months. We believe everyone should have a warm and welcoming Space to go to this winter, which is why our network of community organisations, churches, libraries, businesses and other faith groups across the UK have opened their doors to provide exactly that.

More about the Crisis

We have over 4000 registered organisations that have opened or are opening up free, warm, welcoming spaces for the public over this winter across the UK. Please use this map to find one.

We are determined to equip and support thousands of free, warm, and welcoming spaces in communities across the UK. Working with churches and other faith groups, civil society organisations, businesses and Local Authorities, we want to make sure that nobody is left to suffer on their own this winter.

Each warm welcome space will be:

Free

Warm Welcome spaces will be free to enter.

Warm

Warm Welcome spaces are heated and able to provide basic refreshments such as tea/coffee.

Welcoming

Warm Welcome spaces are inclusive, non-judgmental spaces where everyone can expect a warm welcome from staff and volunteers.

Safe

Every organisation setting up a Warm Welcome space will abide by their usual safeguarding policies and hygiene rules. Organisations will make basic signposting information available to people who need further support and help.

"It has got harder and harder with gas, electric and food going up. You start noticing your money is going nowhere. I'm really frightened about this winter - I'm dreading it. When winter comes everything is going up by another 40% - that will be the end of us. I think a lot of people will be freezing to death because you're choosing between food and heating."

S (Currently getting support through Christians Against Poverty Debt Help)

If you aren't able to register a space but want to offer financial support to the Campaign, please visit our fundraising page here.

Give now via Stewardship

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Winter Fuel Payment - Denbighshire County Council

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Winter Fuel Payment - Denbighshire County Council

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If you were born before 23 September 1958 you could get either £200 or £300 to help you pay your heating bills for winter 2024 to 2025. This is known as a ‘Winter Fuel Payment’.

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Winter Fuel Payment helps older people with their heating bills - claim form, how much you get, eligibility

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Cost Of Living Support Scheme - Denbighshire County Council

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Cost Of Living Support Scheme - Denbighshire County Council

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Welsh Government announced a support package to provide a payment to households to help with the rising costs-of-living.

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Cost-of-living Support Scheme | Denbighshire County Council

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Welsh Government have announced a support package that will provide a payment to households to help with the rising costs-of-living.

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Dress up warm: Wear lots of layers, a hat, scarf, gloves and thick socks. Keep a pair of wellies in your car.

Be careful: Watch out for ice. Wear sturdy boots and walk slowly and carefully.

Eat and drink: Eat a good balanced diet and drink plenty of water. Treat yourself to a hot chocolate.

Check on others: Check on friends and relatives. If you have elderly neighbours, make sure they are OK.

Prepare your home: Have your boiler checked or serviced. Use draught excluders. Stock up on fuel.

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If you are not sure about what support is available to you, Advicelink Cymu can help you check what you are entitled to and help you claim what's yours.

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Cost of Living Support: Financial support | Denbighshire County Council

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Information about the financial support available based on a person’s income.