Cost of living support and advice
Kingston's BIG FREE Summer Family Fun
Check out our extra Summer Special Newsletter.
It’s a bumper edition with loads of FREE family-friendly events and activities. Bigger and better than ever this year, we make no apologies for celebrating Kingston 2025 and our unique history as the place where the first King of England was crowned 1100 years ago!
You can also Check out the Kingston 2025 programme.
Staying safe in hot weather
You can find comprehensive information about hot weather and staying safe this summer on our dedicated web page.
Connected Kingston
Connected Kingston provides up to date and searchable information on all kinds of support. For help with food there is also a range of information on the connected Kingston website.
View or download our leaflets
We have two essential guides for you:
This is a fabulous resource from our community voluntary sector of places all over the borough who provide a friendly place to meet and get hot food and drinks (often free) on a daily basis.
Supporting you with rising living costs
Key support organisations and contacts
Other community support organisations
Kingston Foodbanks
Find out more about locations and dates on the Kingston Foodbanks website.
Household Support Fund
Additional funding is available for low-income households in Kingston who meet the criteria and are struggling to afford food, fuel, utility bills and other essentials.
For further information and other support available, so please email: householdsupportfund@kingston.gov.uk
To find out more and how to apply, go to the Household Support Fund web page.
Pension Credit
Worried about money this autumn and winter?
Pension Credit gives you extra money to help with your living costs if you're over State Pension age and on a low income. If you qualify, it also gives you access to other benefits such as the Winter Fuel Allowance and free TV Licence.
Learn more about pension credit, including how to claim
Alternatively, call the Pension Credit claim line on 0800 99 1234.
Community spaces, support services and foodbanks
Last winter we created a map of community spaces, support services and foodbanks, where residents were welcome to visit.
There are now many more community places and groups providing activities, food and friendly faces across the borough. You can drop in, meet people locally, get help and advice or join in activities. Many of these, such as libraries, are free and welcoming.
To find out what's available near you and across Kingston, visit the Connected Kingston website for Libraries, Foodbanks, Community Lunches, Cafes, Kitchens and Fridges, Community Groups and Activities, Support and Advice, and Wellbeing resources.
Other places to go for help and support
- Citizens Advice Kingston toolkit - Information and advice to help local people cope with the cost of living increases. Call 020 3166 0953 for more info.
- Connected Kingston - A site to help residents find local activities and navigate services. Run by the council and Kingston Voluntary Action with local partners.
- MoneyHelper.org.uk - A government-backed advice site. Offers free debt help via the Debt Advice Locator for online, phone, or in-person support.
- Worrying About Money - Offers guidance for anyone facing financial crisis. Download the Worrying About Money leaflet for more information.