How we can help
Whether you’re facing a sudden reduction in your income or struggling to pay bills, debts or unexpected expenses, we can help you stay afloat and improve your everyday standard of living.
We provide monthly grants to cover expenses such as bills, food, clothing, travel costs, household insurances and council tax. You can see how we work out these grants here.
We provide grants to cover unexpected or one-off costs – for instance, to pay for white goods, furniture, school uniform, disability aids and care alarms.
We offer advice and support on ways to manage debts – as well as referrals to specialist organisations that can work with you to find solutions.
We offer advice on how to claim the benefits you’re entitled to* and can make referrals to our network of specialist Welfare Benefits Advisors.
Our Welfare Benefits Advisors will work directly with you to assess your individual situation. They can help you to:
- Ensure you are claiming all benefits you are entitled to
- Complete a new or existing claim or appeal for you or a dependant of yours
We understand that claiming benefits can be a complicated process but you should be able to claim the benefits you are entitled to, and we can help you to do this.
*there are many reasons you could be entitled to benefits e.g. you are sick or have a disability, you are caring for someone, you have been bereaved, you are pregnant or have recently had a baby.
You could also be entitled to benefits whilst you are employed.
We don’t provide financial support for business debts, but you can find plenty of useful information and resources here.
We are a charity dedicated to supporting the architectural community. Call our ABS Helpline or check eligibility and apply for help at the link below.
ABS Helpline 020 3918 8588 or email help@absnet.org.uk