Cost of living support
Support in Gedling is a local directory which highlights and signposts to agencies, groups and charities offering support to people across the borough, including links to financial support, foodbanks and community hubs.
Cost of Living support options
Nottinghamshire Household Support Fund
The Household support fund is a one off hardship payment designed to help with the cost of living.
Phase 5 of the scheme is now closed. We are now taking information for phase 6 applications. Please refer to the Nottinghamshire County Council website for up to date information.
How to Apply
If you are in reciept of free school meals or pension credit you do not need to apply. Nottinghamshire County Council will contact you directly.
If you are NOT in reciept of free school meals or pension credit.
You can apply via Gedling Borough Council. Call 0115 901 3601 or email Enquiries@gedling.gov.uk
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Community Hubs
Welcome and warm spaces
Welcome and warm spaces are initiatives set up to create places within the local community where people can come together, socialise, stay warm and in some cases have hot refreshments. Find out about welcome and warm spaces across Gedling Borough.
Food Support
Foodbanks
Food Clubs
Arnold Methodist Church Food Club (God's Menu)
Arnold Methodist Church, 54 Front St, Arnold
Mondays 1-3pm
Contact: 07495 785347 / family@arnoldmethodistchurch.org.uk
Calverton CORE Centre Food Pantry Club
Calverton Working Men's Club, Collyer Road, Calverton
Tuesdays (not bank holiday weekends) 9.30-11am
Contact: 0115 8470551/ 07305109358
Hope Nottingham's Carlton Community Hub Food Club
Hope Nottingham's Carlton Community Hub, 88 Carlton Hill, Carlton
Thursdays 12- 2pm
Contact: 0303 040 1110 / hope@hopenottingham.org.uk
Netherfield Bethesda Food Club and Foodbank
Bethesda Community Hall, Netherfield
Foodbank: Wednesdays 1-3pm
Food club: Thursdays 2-4pm
Contact: 07394 596938 / foodclub@bethesdaupc.com
Newstead Community Food Pantry
Newstead Centre, Tilford Road, Newstead Village
Tuesday 10.30am – 12.30pm
Contact: 01623 720140 / admin@newsteadcentre.co.uk
Money, employment and energy advice
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| Better Housing Better Health | Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm. |
Support to households who are struggling to keep warm at home or struggling with their energy bills. |
Tel. (0800) 107 0044 |
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| Gedling Borough Council Customer Services outreach sessions - Calverton | Calverton Core Centre at Calverton Working Men’s Club, Collyer Road, Calverton, NG14 6JX | Thursdays, 9am - 3pm |
Advice on money, energy and more. Appointments available or just drop in. |
0115 901 3901 |
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| Gedling Borough Council Customer Services outreach sessions - Carlton | Carlton Methodist Church Main Street Methodist church, on the corner of Carlton Hill and Cromwell Street, NG4 1EE | Tuesdays, 11am - 3pm |
Advice on money, energy and more. Appointments available or just drop in. |
0115 901 3901 |
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| Gedling Borough Council Customer Services outreach sessions - Bestwood | Bestwood Miners Welfare, Park Road, Bestwood, Nottingham, NG6 8QT | Tuesdays, 9am -11am |
Advice on money, energy and more. Appointments available or just drop in. |
0115 901 3901 |
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| Guidance and Growth Employment Help | Employability support and skills: assisting NEET and long term unemployed of all ages with the necessary skills to get and retain work, this is provided both on a 1-2-1 basis and group sessions. For people aged 16+. Costs vary. |
Ben Rawson Tel: 07779 584469 Web: Guidance and Growth |
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| Hope4U | They offer a mix of help with - priority services registration, carbon monoxide awareness, smart meter information., utility debt, grant funding, benefit checks, foodbank referrals, ways to save money, energy efficiency measures. |
Email: wpd@hope4u.co.uk or fill in an online form. Web: www.hope4u.co.uk |
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Newstead Centre Job Club |
Newstead Centre and Courtyard Café, Tilford Road, Newstead Village, Nottingham, NG15 0BS | Thursdays, 1- 4pm. | Job Club in the centre's IT Suite. People can get help to update their CVs and apply for jobs. |
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| Nottinghamshire County Council advice and support sessions - Newstead | Newstead Centre and Courtyard Café, Tilford Road Newstead Village, Nottingham, NG15 0BS | Tuesdays, 10.30am - 12.30pm | Advice and support on Benefits, Maximising Independence Service, Adult Social Care and Public Health. |
Tel: (01623) 720140. Email: admin@newsteadcentre.co.uk. Visit Newstead Centre's Facebook page for events. |
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| Jigsaw Homes - energy vouchers | Civic Centre Arnot Hill Park, Nottingham, NG5 6LU | Jigsaw Homes can issue families and individuals energy vouchers if they are housing tenants. | |||
| Jigsaw Employment and Training Club |
Bethesda Church, Forester Street, Netherfield NG4 2LJ Hope Nottingham's Carlton Community Hub and Café Daybrook Baptist Church |
Netherfield: Mondays, 2 - 4pm
Carlton: 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month, 12-2pm
Daybrook: Wednesdays, 1 - 3pm |
Advice about CV writing, interview techniques and practice your interview skills. |
Jigsaw homes employment support: |
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| Citizens Advice Nottingham and District - Arnold | Gedling Borough Council, Civic Centre, Arnot Hill Park, Arnold, Nottingham NG5 6LU |
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Appointments can be booked by telephone one week in advance by calling 0115 945 3977. Appointments are released one week in advance at 9am. This number will only be available whilst appointments are available for the following week. |
Citizens Advice Nottingham and District: 0115 945 3977 |
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| Citizens Advice Nottingham and District - Calverton | Calverton Core Centre, at The Calverton Working Men’s Club, Collyer Road, Calverton, NG14 6JX |
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Appointments can be arranged at 10am, 11am or 12pm. |
Call the Core Centre for an appointment 0115 8470551 |
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| Citizens Advice Nottingham and District - Netherfield | St George's Centre, 91 Victoria Road, Netherfield, NG4 2NN |
Thursdays 9.30am - 3.30pm |
Appointments are allocated on a first come first served basis; you will be given a ticket |
Sessions Booking St George's Centre: 0115 9113302 Citizen's Advice Nottingham and District: 0300 330 5457 |
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Nottinghamshire Energy Partnership Nottinghamshire Healthy Housing Service (Part of Notts Energy Partnership) |
Queens Walk Community Centre, Queens Walk, The Meadows, Nottingham, NG2 2DF |
Monday to Thursday 9am – 5.30pm, |
Offer a range of online information and face to face support. Provides affordable warmth solutions and grants to deprived households. |
Notts Energy Partnership website Healthy Housing; Tel 0115 985 3009 |
- Age UK
- Energy Saving Trust
- Energy Bills Support Scheme explainer - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
- Warm Homes on Prescription
- Big Difference
- Notts Energy Partnership
- Government cost of living support
- Help for Households
- Step Change
- Universal Credit
- Attendance Allowance
- Carers Allowance
- Disabled Students' Allowance guide
- Personal Independence Payments
- Pension Credits
- Citizens advice
- Money Helper - visit the Government website or call 0800 138 7777
- Nottinghamshire County Council - Accessing benefits and other government support
- National debtline or call 0808 808 4000
- Notts Help Yourself - money advice for care leavers
- Notts Help Yourself - Financial and legal advice
- Ofgem - help with energy bills, call 0808 802 2000
- Step change - debt charity - call 0300 555 2222
- Stop Loan Sharks - call 0300 555 2222
- Turn 2 us (financial support) - call 0808 808 4000
- Gambling support - GamCare
- East Midlands Gambling Harms Service
Children and Families
| Venue | Address | Days/times | Facilities | Contact |
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| Army Cadets |
D Squadron Arnold,
D Squadron Carlton, Carlton Army Reserves Centre, Cavendish Drive, Carlton, NG4 3DX |
Arnold; Tuesdays, 7-9pm
Carlton; Wednesdays 7 - 9pm |
A range of courses and training opportunities including qualifications in shooting/adventurous training/sport, take part in military events and occasional exchange trips abroad with other cadet forces. Cadets can enrol from age 12 and can stay until age 18. Enrolment costs £15. Weekend camps are £20. Find out more at the website. |
Sgt Major Natalie Waltham Email: 3080waltha@armymail.mod.uk |
| Arnold Methodist Church | 54 Front St, Arnold, Nottingham NG5 7EL. | Thursdays 10am -11:30am. |
Play Church: under 5's play activities. |
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| Barnardo’s Butterfly Service | Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm |
Free family support service funded through the Integrated Care Board to provide emotional support to children and young people with life-limiting conditions, who are registered with GPs in Mid and South Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City areas of the Integrated Care Board. |
Tel. 0772 5623910, Email: Kerry.herrod@barnardos.org.uk |
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| Base 51 | 4a Peachy Street, Nottingham NG1 4AN | Opening times vary - check website for details. Outburst (LGBTQIA+ project): Tuesdays 4 - 7pm for 11-15 year olds. Wednesdays 4 - 7pm for 16-21 year olds. Art in Mind: Thursdays 4-6pm, 11-18 year olds. |
Counselling, trauma support, an LGBTQIA+ project, varied activities, young leaders programmes, youth club, Safe Space project, supporting young people at risk of/affected by modern slavery, criminal and sexual exploitation, practical support and more for 11-25 year olds in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Free. Hot drinks and snacks available. |
Tel. 0115 952 5040 Email: info@base51.org.uk |
| Boomerang! After School Club | St Jude's Church, 405 Woodborough Road, Mapperley, NG3 5HE | Wednesdays, starts 4pm. Term time only |
A club for children aged 7-11. They play games, make crafts and have lots of fun. £2 per family group (up to 2 adults+2 children) – 50p per extra person |
Tel. 0115 985 6131 or 0748 3131011 Email: office@stjudes.church |
| Boys Brigade | Arnold Methodist Church, 54 Front St, Arnold, Nottingham NG5 7EL. | Mondays, 6.30 - 8pm |
Fun activities, a chance to learn new skills and meet new friends. Membership subscription. |
Tel. 0115 926 6828 |
| Calverton Young People's Centre (year 7 to 13). | Flatts Lane, Calverton, Nottingham, NG14 6JZ | Tuesdays, 6 - 8.15pm Wednesdays 6.30 - 8.45pm Thursdays, 6.30 - 8.45pm Fridays, 6.30 - 8.45pm |
Wi-Fi, plus a variety of activities available. Refreshments available at various prices. 30p or 50p per session. |
Email sean.ryan@nottscc.gov.uk |
| Community Coaching Company | n/a | See website | A county-wide support organisation for families of children with additional needs (no diagnosis needed). Support for the whole family around the child, 1-1 & group online and real time support and signposting sessions; peer to peer online support & signposting group; plus a range of accessible family activities around the county. |
THE COMMUNITY COACHING COMPANY Contact Maria 07967 456350 |
| Family Hubs | Arnbrook, Netherfield, Killisick and Calverton | Monday - Friday, various times | A range of free sessions for parents and children. |
Arnbrook 0115 977 3752, Netherfield 0115 977 3751 Email: FHGedling@nottscc.gov.uk |
| Gedling Play Forum | Wollaton Avenue Community Centre Gedling, Nottingham NG4 4HX |
Tuesdays, 10am – 4pm, Thursdays, 10am - 5.30pm First Saturday of each month, 10am - 1pm (unless there is a play event on) |
Whether you have toddlers or teens, you could get support. Annual membership for Gedling families: £5. Scrap baskets: £4 and £6. |
Tel. 0115 956 0673 Email: admin@gedlingplayforum.org |
| Girls Brigade | Arnold Methodist Church, 54 Front St, Arnold, Nottingham NG5 7EL | Wednesdays, 6.30 - 8pm |
Fun activities, a chance to learn new skills and meet new friends. Membership subscription. |
Tel. 0115 926 6828 |
| Girls Brigade | Daybrook Baptist Church, Daybrook Square, Mansfield Road, Daybrook, Nottingham NG5 6AA | Fridays, 6.15 - 8.45pm, depending on age |
Fun varied activities and all the girls work towards badges to celebrate their achievements. £2 per person. |
Tel. 0115 926 9432 |
| Home-Start Nottingham | Suite 9, Arnold Business Centre, Brookfield Gardens, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 7ER | Monday - Friday, 9am - 3pm |
Family support charity working with parents to ensure they have the support they need, to give their children the best possible start in life. They provide free support, friendship and practical help to vulnerable parents with one or more child under 8. |
Tel. 0115 962 4262 Email: info@hsn.org.uk
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| Ignite and Thrive youth groups | St Paul's Church Hall, Church Drive Daybrook, Nottingham, NG5 6JD | Times vary. |
Various social events and trips on a monthly basis. For ages 4 - 13.
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Tel. 07386 721770 |
| Lighthouse Youth Group | Arnold Methodist Church, 54 Front St, Arnold, Nottingham NG5 7EL | Thursdays, 6 - 7.15pm |
Fun activities for young people. |
Email: youth@arnoldmethodistchurch.org.uk Web: Arnold Methodist Church Facebook page |
| Little Lambs Baby & Toddler Group | Good Shepherd Church Parish Social Centre, Thackerays Lane, Woodthorpe, Nottingham, NG5 4HT |
Mondays, 10am - 12pm (Term Time only) |
A safe and fun social setting. Local guests each week, who offer free trials, services or information which is relevant to young families. Refreshments available. Entry: £4 for up to two adults and two children (from the same family), additional people: 50p each. |
Little Lambs (goodshepherd-arnold.org.uk) Tel. 07722 486356 |
| Newstead Young People's Centre |
Juniors (years 6, 7 and 8); Wednesdays 6 - 8pm Outreach in the community; Thursdays 6 to 8pm |
Free and low cost social and recreational activities and advice and information from trained youth workers. |
Tel. 07971 792 694 Email: bradley.smith@nottscc.gov.uk |
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| NHS Healthy Start Scheme - Help to Buy Food and Milk |
Free under certain criteria. Apply by email or phone. |
Get help to buy food and milk (Healthy Start) Tel. 0300 330 7010 (8am to 6pm Monday to Friday,except public holidays) Email: healthy.start@nhsbsa.nhs.uk |
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| Nottingham Sea Cadets | Waterside Way, Colwick, Nottingham, NG2 4DP | Sea Cadets (12-18): Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6.45 - 9.15pm Junior Cadets (10-12): Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6.45 - 9.15pm Royal Marines Cadets (13-18): Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6.45 - 9.15pm |
A range of different activities: sailing, windsurfing and powerboating, rock climbing, camping, music and much more. Plus, cadets are able to gain different qualifications. Small subscription fee. |
Tel. 0115 958 0528 Email: tsorionnotts@gmail.com |
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Nottinghamshire County Council - Free Schools Meals -School Clothing
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To apply, contact the customer services team. |
Financial support | Nottinghamshire County Council Tel: 0300 500 8080 (Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 5pm) |
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| Positively Empowered Kids | online | Free and low cost activities - visit the website for information. |
Educate, empower and inspire children and families to be proactive with their mental health. Run free events such as family fun days and the big Positively Empowered Kids Festival, to help families access support. Offer mental health community and school workshops, alongside talks and author visits. Volunteering opportunities available. |
Tel. 07982 246072 Email: hello@pekcic.co.uk |
| RAF Air Cadets; Squadron 138 (1st Nottingham) | Army Reserve Centre, Cavendish Drive, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 3DX | Tuesdays and Thursdays 6.30 - 9.15pm (small subscription applies) |
For ages 12 if in Year 8, to 20. Cadets get hands-on experience of activities and courses that will challenge and develop their skills in and out of the RAF. |
Email: oc.138@rafac.mod.gov.uk Twitter/X: @138SqnRAFAC |
| Salvation Army Parent and Toddler Group | 99 High Street, Arnold, NG5 7DQ | Fridays 9.15am |
Games and activities for toddlers and a chance to socialise with parents of children at a similar age. Refreshments available. £1 per person. |
Tel. 0115 920 8800 |
| Saturday Morning Childrens Cinema Club | Carlton Pentecostal Church, 49 Station Road, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 3AR | 10am start | Free of charge and open to all, watch a film with your children on a large screen. Booking is essential due to space limitations. Free. A snack and refreshments are provided. | CINEMA | CPChurch.co.uk |
| Schools Essential Scheme | St Timothy's Church and Community Centre, 43 Swinburne Way, (Off Byron Street) Daybrook, NG5 6BX | Fortnightly Wednesdays, term time, 12 - 1.30pm. (Larger events in school holidays) |
Free school uniforms, shoes, PE kits, stationary, maths equipment. A hot drink and light lunch is provided. |
Tel. 07557 123 238, email jackief.spd@gmail.com |
| SEND Parents and Carers Together (PaCT) | Various locations across Gedling borough |
Days and times vary |
A group of parents and carers who have lived experience of having children with Special Educational Needs and or Difficulties. Meet regularly face to face and online, to share experiences and feel less alone. The Facebook page announces future events, activities and online workshops on EHCP's assessments, Mental Health, Autism, Understanding Overwhelm etc. Free. |
Tel. 07305 969144 Email: admin@sendpactnotts.org Web: www.sendpactnotts.org / Facebook |
| Senior Youth Group | Loco Centre, 91 Victoria Road, Netherfield, Nottingham, NG4 2NN |
Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm, |
A wide range of social and recreational activities |
Tel. 07812 494242 Email: andrew.foulds@nottscc.gov.uk
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| SKY Youth Club | Loco Centre, 91 Victoria Road, Netherfield, Nottingham, NG4 2NN |
Last Saturday of each month, 10-11.30am |
Youth club for children and young people aged from 8 to 25 years with additional needs. |
Tel. 07817 634374 Email julierastall@gmail.com |
| St Jude's Toddler Group | St Jude's Church, 405 Woodborough Road, Mapperley, NG3 5HE |
Tuesdays, 10am to 12 noon during term-time |
The group is for 0 - 4 year olds with plenty of fun activities to keep the little ones occupied. £2 per family group (up to 2 adults + 2 children), 50p per extra person |
Tel. 0115 985 6131 or 0748 3131011 Email office@stjudes.church |
| Thrive Youth Support Hub | St Pauls Church Hall, Church Drive Daybrook, Nottingham, NG5 6JD |
Thursdays, 7.15 - 8.15pm |
Wellbeing and mental health support club for young people in school years 8-11. Art and craft based and using drama to roleplay social situations. Free. |
Tel. 07386721770 |
| Tim's Tinies Toddler Group | St Timothy's Church and Community Centre, 43 Swinburne Way, Daybrook, NG5 6BX |
Wednesdays 9.30 - 11am (term time only) |
Various types of equipment to play with and a chance for parents and children to socialise and have fun in a safe setting. Refreshments and fruit are available (small charge). |
Tel. 0115 916 3586 |
| Wolfpack Project | Sherwood Business Centre, 616a-618a Mansfield Road, Sherwood, NG5 2GA |
Various days/times |
All groups are on Eventbrite, including Arts and Crafts, Board Games, Coffee Groups, Wellbeing sessions and social groups. Refreshments available. |
The Wolfpack Project Events | Eventbrite Tel. 0115 648 5181 Email: hello@wolfpackproject.org.uk |
| Young Carers Notts | 54A, Nottingham Road, Mansfield, NG18 1BN |
Young carers, parents, carers and professionals can refer into the service. Please complete the online referral form on the website. |
A free confidential service that supports young carers aged 5-17 living in Nottinghamshire. The service offers young carers a one-stop-shop to join group sessions, access short breaks, socialise with other young carers, take part in fun activities and access advice support to help them in their care role. |
Tel. 0115 824 8824 (9am-5pm, Monday-Friday) Email: youngcarers@tuvida.org WhatsApp: 07860 957 660 |
| Young Minds |
Check website for workshop dates, times, costs and to book. |
Art workshops for children focused on self expression with a goal of improving the mental health and well being. Painting, Illustration, Clothing Customisation, Sewing, Screen printing, Graffiti, Collage. |
Tel. 0777 2312965 |
Transport
| Organisation | Address | Services | Contacts |
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| CT4N Transport Easylink (Dial A Ride) | Sherwood Bus Garage, Mansfield Road, Sherwood, Nottingham, NG5 2JN | Fully accessible minibus service, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria. Supporting passengers who find the main bus and tram network difficult to use. Journey availability 08.30am - 4pm, bar weekends BH's. |
Easy Link Booking line open 8.30am- 12noon, Monday to Friday. Call 0115 969 1801. Press 1 for Transport. Text 07889 661950. |
| Rushcliffe Community & Voluntary Service: Transport | The Cotgrave Hub, Rivermead, Cotgrave, Nottingham, NG12 3UQ |
The voluntary transport service is for people who have difficulty getting out due to issues such as lack of transport, disability, ill health or don’t have access to public transport. |
Monday to Friday, 9am - 4pm, call 0115 969 9060. Press 1 for Transport. |
Gedling Borough Council Support
We offer a range of support through our Council Tax Reduction Scheme.
Benefit calculator - Gedling Borough Council
Help with paying housing costs - Gedling Borough Council
Apply for housing benefit/council tax reduction - Gedling Borough Council
Are you at risk of losing your home? - Gedling Borough Council
Gedling Borough Council Customer Services outreach sessions offer a wide range of help with Housing and Council Tax benefits, housing support and housing conditions, support with issues paying council tax and environmental health issues, anti–social behaviour problems and more:
- Bestwood Miners Welfare: Wednesdays 10am - 4pm
- Calverton Core Centre: Thursdays 9am - 3pm
- Carlton Methodist Church: Tuesdays 11am - 3pm
Gedling Leisure offer reduced-price memberships for people on certain benefits.