Home Benefits, Funding & Grants Welfare Advice
Welfare Advice
Local Assistance Scheme
Surrey County Council’s discretionary fund provides financial help to residents who have nowhere else to turn in an emergency or after a disaster.
Foodbanks
If you’re struggling to put food on the table, there are two local foodbanks in:
- Dorking
- Epsom and Ewell (including Leatherhead)
Read more about help with food costs.
The Money Advice Service
The Money Advice Service is an independent service set up by the government to help people manage their money. This service is free and the advice is impartial.
Citizens Advice
The Citizens Advice service offers free, confidential, impartial and independent advice on a wide range of subjects, including debt, benefits, consumer rights, employment, housing, immigration and other legal issues.
Help with paying your water bill
If you are a Sutton and East Surrey Water customer experiencing difficulty in paying your water bill , there are schemes available which could help reduce this.