The cost-of-living project

Please note, this service is not available outside Age UK Westminster - Head Office's catchment area.

Email: enquiries@ageukwestminster.org.uk
Telephone: 0203 004 5610
Website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/westminster/

The Cost-of-living project is under the Information and advice service. The project involves supporting clients to maximise their income. The adviser assists clients by carrying out benefit checks and benefit applications. For those on means-tested benefits, low income, referrals are made on their behalf to the Cost-of-living support fund and for charitable grants. Enquiries are via our enquiries line on 02030045610.

Financial assistance

The Winter Fuel fund for people born before 23 September 1958 and no longer eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment is open from 19th May 2025 until 13th March 2026 although it may close earlier, or for periods if demand is high.

The current fund is for people who did not receive a Winter fuel fund or Winter Fuel Payment in winter 2024.

For more information about the fund, please click on the link below.

Applications are through Age UK Westminster, enquiry line 020 3004 5610 Monday-Friday 10am-2.00pm

https://www.westminster.gov.uk/cost-of-living-support/household-support-fund