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I am on benefits and am struggling to afford new furniture – who can help?

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I am on benefits and am struggling to afford new furniture – who can help?

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You may be able to get help from the Social Fund for important costs that are hard to pay for out of your regular income. Help includes community care grants, crisis loans, budgeting loans, Sure Start Maternity Grants. For more information on these contact your local jobcentre or visit www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/JCP/Customers/WorkingAgeBenefits Settlement Furniture Services (Middlesbrough) provide low cost furniture and white goods for people on benefits. Telephone 01642 463862 Monday – Thursday 9.30am – 4.30pm, Friday 9.30am – 4.00pm. Must be by referral by a statutory or voluntary organisation.