Help others in your community understand and access support

Every family’s journey in Newham is different.

You might want to share:

• What support you found helpful
• How easy (or difficult) it was to access services
• What made a difference
• Advice for other parents

Why Sharing Matters

Your experience can:

• Help other families find support faster
• Improve awareness of local services
• Reduce stigma around asking for help
• Strengthen community support

👉 Support is available locally — and reaching out could make a real difference

Newham has a wide range of food support services available:

• Newham Food Bank:
  https://newhamfoodbank.org.uk/

• Newham Community Project food bank:
  https://www.newhamcommunityproject.org/foodbank-support

• Local community food programmes and distribution networks

• Support for:

  • Families
  • Migrants and vulnerable households
  • Residents with no recourse to public funds

Support may include:

• Emergency food parcels
• Weekly food support
• Culturally appropriate food options

👉 Some services require registration or referral — always check before attending.

👶 Family & Early Years Support

Families with young children and expectant parents can access additional support:

• Family hubs and children’s centres
• Health visitor and maternity services
• Parenting and early intervention programmes
• Holiday food and activity schemes

Additional support may include:

• Healthy Start scheme (support with food and essentials for young children)
• Early help services for families in need
• Support tailored for diverse communities

If you are struggling with rising bills:

• Access emergency support through council hardship schemes

• Contact your energy supplier to:

  • Arrange payment plans
  • Access hardship grants
  • Explore discounted tariffs

• Get advice on:

  • Reducing energy usage
  • Managing arrears
  • Improving household efficiency

👉 Early support can help prevent financial problems from becoming more serious.

Residents in Newham may be able to access a wide range of support depending on their needs:

💸 Financial Support

• Household Support Fund to help with:

  • Food
  • Energy costs
  • Essential household expenses [onlinepngtools.com]

• Emergency financial assistance for residents in crisis

• Support available regardless of employment status (if struggling with essentials) [onlinepngtools.com]

• Advice and support through “Our Newham Money” services

🏠 Housing & Rent Support

• Housing Benefit and Universal Credit housing support
• Help managing rent arrears
• Discretionary Housing Payments
• Homelessness prevention and housing advice services

📊 Money & Debt Advice

• Budgeting and financial planning support
• Debt advice and repayment solutions
• Income maximisation and benefits checks
• Help applying for grants and cost of living support

There are several ways to access support depending on your circumstances:

• Visit Newham Council’s hardship support page
  https://www.newham.gov.uk/advice-support-benefits/hardship-support
• Contact “Our Newham Money” for financial guidance and support
• Speak to Citizens Advice or local community organisations
• Visit local community hubs and advice centres

You may need:

• Proof of address in Newham
• Evidence of financial hardship
• Supporting documents for applications

👉 If you are unsure where to begin, local advice services can help assess your situation and guide you to the right support.

If you are living in Newham and experiencing financial hardship, there are a wide range of local services available to support you with the cost of living and access essential help.

Newham has one of the most extensive support networks in London, with services delivered through the council, community organisations, and charities working together to support residents facing financial pressure.

💙 How Basch Helps Can Help

Basch Helps provides targeted, practical support for families experiencing financial hardship — particularly during pregnancy and early childhood.

We support families in Newham by providing:

• AngelBox support for eligible families

• Essential baby items including:

  • Clothing
  • Equipment
  • Care essentials

• Support during pregnancy and the early years

• Assistance for families who may not meet eligibility for mainstream services

We focus on:

• Families experiencing significant financial pressure
• Households in urgent or complex situations
• Supporting children during critical early development stages

👉 Our aim is to ensure no child goes without essential items due to financial hardship.