financial grants help to buy furniture on benefits

Rambo_69

hi everyone can you help can anyone tell me if I
 am able to get help to furnish my home as my relationship has broken down and I have nothing as I am starting from scratch any help in this matter is most appreciated 

kindest regards Gary 

woodbine

@Rambo_69 hi Gary, have you tried "freegle" people offer all sorts of things for free, "gumtree" sometimes has free stuff or very low cost items, charity shops especially the big ones now sell furniture at good prices, depending on what if any benefits you claim you might be able to get a "budgeting loan", the salvation army also sometimes offer help with furnishing etc.
Hope that helps

poppy123456

Hi,

I notice from another thread that you're claiming income related ESA, this means you can ask for a budgeting loan but it will need to be repaid back. If you're single (with no dependant children that you live with) then the maximum amount you can borrow is £348. This also needs to be repaid back from future benefit payments. https://www.gov.uk/budgeting-help-benefits/eligibility

Sometimes local councils have grants that help people on low income but this does depend on your local council and you will need to contact them to ask.

Facebook have freesite groups and people give away furniture sometimes, same with gumtree.

This link may also help. https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/charitable-grants-for-ill-or-disabled-people

Rambo_69

Hi Poppy I'm meeting the housing officer Monday in my daughter's thanks for all your help 
Regards Gary 

Rambo_69

Hi Woodbine thanks for your help thank you 
Regards Gary 

Chloe_Scope

Hi @Rambo_69, please do let us know how you get on.