Grants for Older People Living on a Low Income

The Friends of the Elderly charity offers grants up to £500 to help older people of state pension age (66 and over) who are living on a low income in England and Wales. The programme has four strands: Digital Connections (up to £400-£500 for equipment and internet costs), Essential Living Costs (up to £250 for clothing, food, medicines), Financial Support (up to £400-£500 for unexpected bills and large costs), and Home Essentials (up to £400-£500 for white goods, furnishings, and home repairs). To qualify, applicants must be of UK state pension age, have a low income with savings under £4,000, live in England or Wales, not have served in the UK Armed Forces, and live in private or social housing (not residential care). Applications must be made through a Referral Agent such as housing associations, local authorities, charities, community organisations, social workers, or health centres - not by friends, family, or neighbors. Only one application per household is permitted every 12 months.