Find out how to get a grant if you need money in an emergency.
Grants are funds you don't have to repay and can be used for items like furniture, equipment, or vouchers.
The Southwark Emergency Support Scheme (SESS) helps Southwark residents in crisis.
You can apply if you or your partner are receiving one of the following benefits or have applied for them in the past 6 weeks:
The following charities can help you find grants:
St George the Martyr Charity supports adults experiencing financial hardship living in Borough, Bankside, Walworth and Newington.
If you’re:
Newcomen Collett Foundation is a local charity that provides grants to support young people under the age of 25 in Southwark.
St Olave’s Foundation supports Southwark students under 25 in higher or further education and apprenticeships. They provide grants for laptops, printers, books, expenses, and musical instruments for vocational training.