COVID-19 - Where to get help

If you, or someone you know, have been affected by the Coronavirus crisis, help is available. From emergency food parcels to financial assistance and benefits advice, the following Elmbridge organisations are here to help.   

Local foodbanks
There are four foodbanks operating across Elmbridge. Click on your nearest one below to see where they are based and how they can help.

Citizens Advice                                                              
For help with employment rights, debt advice or information about benefits you may be eligible for, Citizens Advice are a good source of free support. They can also refer you to other organisations, like the Foodbanks, for help. They are not currently offering face-to-face appointments but you can call or email using the details below:

Elmbridge Family Centre
There are family centres in Walton, Molesey and Cobham. Find out more about the support available and how to contact them on the Elmbridge Hub webpage.

Surrey Crisis Fund
Surrey County Council manages an emergency fund to help Surrey residents with food, some utilities and travel costs. Find out who is eligible and how to apply.

Surrey Welfare Rights Unit
For up-to-date information about welfare benefits and any changes during Covid-19, visit www.swru.org/covid-19-updates/

Surrey County Council Community Helpline
For help with shopping, collecting prescriptions or being matched with a telephone befriender, call 0300 200 1008 (Monday to Friday 9am-5pm) or visit the website.

Elmbridge Council
For help paying your Council Tax, heating your home or information about other local support available, visit www.elmbridge.gov.uk/news/here-to-help

Turn2Us
Find welfare benefits and grants information that is relevant to you. Search by your situation or use the A-Z of benefits if you know the name of the benefit you want to find out about. www.turn2us.org.uk/Your-Situation

Walton Charity
We offer financial support to local people at times of difficulty through our Individual grants programme. Find out how it works and where you can go for a referral.

Mental health support
See what support is available locally and nationally.

Are you a local organisation, charity or community group looking for funding? Find out more about our Covid-19 Community Grants.