Find local support for cost of living and welfare

You can find financial help if you are struggling with the cost of living, social activities for your mental health and welfare support if you're a victim of crime or abuse.

If you need urgent help finding food and essential items, or if you are struggling to cope with your current situation for whatever reason, you are advised to call our support helpline.

Telephone: 0300 373 3730 (option 2)

You can also find out what services we provide, such as free school meals, that can help with the cost of living.

How to use this directory

To find relevant support for your needs use the:

  • filters to show specific support, for example 'food banks', by ticking the relevant box
  • search bar by entering your postcode, location or street name

When you click on a filter or use the search bar, your results will be listed below.

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Listings

Gateway 4 Women, Carlisle

Gateway 4 Women offers a friendly, welcoming, non-judgemental, women-only space for all women to access support, meet new people, develop their skills, gain confidence and improve overall wellbeing.

Greystone Community Centre, Carlisle

Local community centre based in the Botchergate area of Carlisle, which provides activities for all ages from birth upwards, we also have rooms available for hire.