School clothing grants

Please note that Richmond Council will no longer be making school clothing grants from 1 April 2011 onwards.

For further, independent advice concerning grants and benefits for those on a low income, please contact your local Citizens Advice Bureau office, details of which are available on the Richmond Citizens Advice Bureaux website.

General guidance regarding Income Support, Jobseeker's Allowance (Income-based), Employment and Support Allowance (income related) is available on the Department for Work and Pensions website

The Inland Revenue website gives details of how to claim Child Tax Credit or Working Tax Credit.

Hampton Fuel Allotment Charity may be able to provide some assistance to individuals living within "the Hamptons, then the remainder of the former Borough of Twickenham". You should note, however, that the Charity will not consider applications from individuals living outside those areas.