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Cost of living

Charity rescues three tonnes of old furniture for community re-use

Over the past year, the Richmond Furniture Scheme has partnered with us to collect nearly three tonnes of furniture at local mega skip events, and to upcycle and distribute back into the community.

Community news | Richmond Furniture Scheme | 17 Oct 24

Free six-week programme to develop motivation and confidence

Local charity Shepherd’s Star is hosting a free programme to support, encourage and empower adults facing barriers to rediscover confidence and reignite potential.

Community news | Shepherd’s Star | 16 Oct 24

Money Advice Roadshow comes to Whitton Community Centre

Local residents can come along on Friday 25 October to get free advice from experts on making their money go further.

Council news | 10 Oct 24

New Fairer Access Scheme to ensure no one is priced out of our leisure centres

Our Fairer Access Scheme provides discounts or free access to some activities at our leisure centres to ensure no one is priced out of moving more to keep fit and healthy.

Council news | 08 Oct 24

Check if you are eligible for Pension Credit to secure Winter Fuel Payment

Residents of pensionable age are urged to check if they are eligible for Pension Credit to access the Winter Fuel Payment, which is worth up to £300 per household.

Council news | 25 Sept 24

Food support is available in Richmond

Richmond residents can access a variety of food support services designed to help those in need.

Community news | Richmond's Food Partnership Network | 10 Sept 24

Come and have your say about the future of Richmond upon Thames

We are inviting residents to have their voices heard at the upcoming Community Conversation event, scheduled for Tuesday 24 September 2024, from 6.30 to 9pm at Clarendon Hall, York House, Twickenham.

Council news | 05 Sept 24

Get involved with Citizens Advice Richmond and support your community

Community news | Citizens Advice Richmond | 29 Aug 24

Older residents could be entitled to increased monthly payments of up to £5,644 a year

We have written to 525 households who could benefit from increased monthly payments through the government’s Attendance Allowance scheme.

Council news | 05 Aug 24

Look out for your Universal Credit Migration letter

Residents claiming benefits and tax credits will be receiving a Migration Notice about the move to Universal Credit.

Council news | 09 Jul 24

Lunch and socialise at Mortlake Community Hub

Residents are welcome to join Mortlake Community Hub every Wednesday for a lunch and friendly company.

Community news | Mortlake Community Association | 31 May 24

Free workshops to take control of your finances

This June, national charity Crosslight Advice is offering a three session Money Course on Monday 10, Monday 17 and Monday 24 June, from 7 to 8.30pm at St Mary's Church in Twickenham.

Community news | Crosslight Advice | 24 May 24

Come to free money management workshop

On Monday 20 May, residents are welcome to join a free Cost of Living Toolkit workshop run by national charity Crosslight Advice.

Community news | Crosslight Advice | 17 May 24

Donate food and toiletries to the Vineyard Community and Richmond Foodbank

Richmond Foodbank, part of the Vineyard Community charity and the Trussell Trust's network of foodbanks, has issued an urgent call for food and toiletries donations to help meet the increasing demand for emergency food parcels.

Community news | Vineyard Community & Richmond Foodbank | 15 May 24

Surplus food for the community

Local charities Linden Hall and Surplus to Supper are co-hosting regular Community Suppers, to offer freshly cooked meals to residents.

Community news | Linden Hall and Surplus to Supper | 07 May 24

Repair & Share cycle special coming to Kew this April

On Saturday 20 April, Kew The Transition's team of friendly volunteer repairers will offer their time and advice to help the community have a go at reviving items that need a bit of love - including bikes!

Community news | Kew The Transition | 05 Apr 24

Record levels of fuel grant support provided by Richmond Council this winter

We will pay out up to £225,000 to households in the borough who are struggling to pay their annual fuel bills, an increase of over £78,000 compared to last year.

Council news | 29 Feb 24

Less than a week to claim Pension Credit and secure £299 Cost of Living payment

We are urging eligible pensioners in the borough who are not currently claiming Pension Credit to apply before 5 March.

Council news | 29 Feb 24

Richmond Council and local MPs call for Household Support Fund extension

We have written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, calling on the government to extend the Household Support Fund in next week’s budget.

Council news | 29 Feb 24

Be first in line to borrow from the new Library of Things

From the beginning of February, residents can borrow over 30 useful DIY, gardening, cleaning, repair and home improvement items from the new branch in Patch Twickenham, rather than buying new.

Council news | 25 Jan 24