Advice and Support

Money & Benefits

In this section you will find a selection of information guides and links to organisations who can help with benefits and managing your money.

Benefits Cap Support

At Seaside Homes we have a housing support worker who works with tenants affected by the Benefits Cap. Please get in touch if you need support: 01273 732061/tenants@seaside-homes.org.uk

Benefits & Financial Advice
How to claim benefits
Who to contact if you need more help

Independent advice on benefits, debt and housing

Benefits Calculator
Grant Search
PIP Helper

Free and impartial financial advice

Free and impartial money advice. Tools and guides to help improve your finance

Brighton & Hove City Council

Cost of Living Support
Household Support Fund
Local Discretionary Social Fund
Benefits Advice
Money Advice

Foodbanks and other resources

Southern Water

Financial Assistance

Southern Gas Network & YMCA

Keeping you Safe and Warm booklet

Energy advice for residents experiencing fuel poverty.

Energyworks is a partnership project between Citizens Advice Brighton & Hove and Brighton & Hove Energy Services Coop (BHESCo).

Brighton & Hove City Council

Family Hubs

Seaside Homes are an accepted partner of Pelican Parcels. If you would like to receive a Pelican Parcel, have children under the age of 12 or are expecting a child soon and are in receipt of benefits, please contact us on 01273 732061 or email tenants@seaside-homes.org.uk

Tips & tools to help your money go further

Do you struggle to manage your money, don’t know how to budget and regularly run out of money before pay day? In this section we have put together a selection of money saving ideas and tips.

Switching your supplier can often save you money. These are the leading comparison sites

Community Centres

Throughout the city there are a large number of community centres providing a wide range of services. Whether you’re looking for careers advice, free training courses, support groups, lunch clubs or simply a cup of tea and a chat.