CHEER supports older people living in Elmbridge, including providing benefits advice.
Citizens Advice offers help if you need support and advice on debt, benefits, housing or employment:
- if you live in the west of the borough (Hersham, Walton and Weybridge), email advice@caew.org.uk, complete an enquiry form or phone 0808 278 7887
- if you live in the east of the borough (Claygate, Cobham, Hinchley Wood, Molesey and Thames Ditton) visit Esher Citizens Advice and complete the online form or phone 01372 464770
Citizens Advice drop-in advice sessions are available at:
- Hersham Centre for the Community on the first 3 Wednesdays of the month, 10am to 12 noon
- Weybridge Centre for the Community on Mondays, 9:30am to 12 noon - an older persons advisory drop-in (for residents aged 60 and over)
Elmbridge Eco Hub has a community fridge, library of things and community garden.
Elmbridge Homestart provides practical and emotional support for families who are struggling to cope for a variety of reasons.
Elmbridge Mencap offers advice, signposting and can refer residents to Foodbanks.
Oasis supports vulnerable families and children in Elmbridge.
Lower Green Community Centre runs a community fridge.
Rentstart - contact the team if you’re worried about keeping your home, are homeless or vulnerably housed.
Turn2us helps with checking benefits entitlement, searching for a grant and getting you back on track.
Walsingham Care provides financial assistance to older people living in Elmbridge, including grants and support with adaptations for independent living at home.
Walton Charity is a local charitable foundation. Through their individual grants and community grants programmes they support Elmbridge residents who are experiencing financial hardship. They also produce a local support directory (PDF).