Local Support Services

Independent Children and Families Service (ICAFS) – A free, independent advice charity offering support with benefits, debt, housing and money matters to help families and individuals on low incomes maximise income and manage essential costs in West Yorkshire.

0124 731 5901

Kirklees Citizens Advice and Law Centre – Free, confidential advice on benefits, debt, housing, employment and legal issues to help you understand and resolve financial and welfare problems.

0808 278 7896

MoneyHelper – A government-backed free advice service offering guidance on managing money, budgeting, savings, benefits and debt to help improve your financial wellbeing.

0800 138 7777

Fusion Housing – A charity helping people at risk of or experiencing homelessness with housing advice and free legal representation. Emergency food support and guidance; includes a North Kirklees foodbank and tailored support.

01484 425 522

Huddersfield Mission – A community support centre offering advice on benefits, housing and budgeting, free or low-cost meals, affordable food support and signposting to wider services for people struggling financially or facing homelessness.

01484 421 461

Kirklees Council Local Welfare Provision – A discretionary support scheme providing help with food, essential items and pre-payment vouchers for people in short-term financial difficulty.

01484 414 782

i-Ask (Immigration and Asylum Support Kirklees) – A charity providing free casework and immigration advice for those seeking asylum in Kirklees. Offers welfare support, guidance for new arrivals, and help with Asylum Support issues.

07702 382647

Shared Goods – Supports people seeking asylum and refugees living in Kirklees with a community hub and clothing and household bank, free-of-charge item choices with dignity, to aid the relief of poverty.

Monday and Tuesday, 10am-2pm, The Piazza Centre, 23 Princess St, Huddersfield, HD1 2RS

StepChange – A UK debt charity offering free, debt advice and support to help people manage debts, create budgets and avoid further financial difficulty.

0800 138 1111

National Debtline – A free, UK service providing tailored debt advice and practical steps to help you understand and deal with your debts.

0808 808 4000

The Bread and Butter Thing – Members of The Bread and Butter Thing (TBBT) can get shopping bags filled with a minimum of £35-worth of quality nutritious food for just £7.50. No joining criteria.

Uniform Exchange – A local charity giving out free school uniform and essential items to families struggling with the cost of school clothing, helping reduce household costs.

07955724789

Huddersfield Mission – A community support centre offering advice on benefits, housing and budgeting, free or low-cost meals, affordable food support and signposting to wider services for people struggling financially or facing homelessness.

01484 421461

Home Energy West Yorkshire – Provides free advice and tips on saving energy at home, reducing fuel bills and accessing grants or schemes that help cut household energy costs.

0808 196 8270

Green Doctor – A free service of energy-efficiency experts offering home visits and advice to help people save on energy bills, reduce damp and cold issues and manage utility costs.

0121 236 8565

Auntie Pam’s – A support service in Kirklees for expectant and new parents offering help, information and signposting on benefits, housing, wellbeing and practical family support, along with a swap-shop for baby and toddler items.

01484 414775