Cost of Living Support in South Ribble

Many people across South Ribble are feeling the pressure of rising costs. If you’re struggling, there is a wide range of support available locally — whether you need help with food, energy bills, or managing your finances.

This page brings together key services and organisations that can help.

Local Support Available

South Ribble Borough Council provides a range of support services, including help with food, energy costs, budgeting and wellbeing.

🌐 Website: www.southribble.gov.uk/cost-living-support-1

📞 General enquiries: 01772 625625

Support includes:

Household Support Fund
Budgeting and financial advice
Warm spaces and winter support
Access to local community organisations
Social Prescribing support

Household Support Fund & Financial Help

The Household Support Fund helps residents who are struggling to afford essentials such as food, energy and household bills.

🌐 More information: www.southribble.gov.uk/cost-living-support-1/household-support-fund-schemes

Support may include:

Help with food and energy costs
Vouchers or essential items
Support with white goods or basic furniture
Longer-term support through Social Prescribing

📞 Social Prescribing Team: 01772 625286
📧 Email: social.prescribingSR@southribble.gov.uk

Foodbanks & Community Shops

There are a number of organisations across South Ribble providing food and essentials for those in need.

🌐 Full list: www.southribble.gov.uk/cost-living-support-1/foodbanks-community-shops

Local support includes:

Penwortham Foodbank
📍 Penwortham Community Centre
📞 01772 748041

Leyland Foodbank
📍 St Mary’s Community Centre
🌐 www.southribble.foodbank.org.uk
📞 01772 455925

Christian Community Larder (Bamber Bridge)
Low-cost food shop (no referral needed)
📞 01772 433611

New Day Church Food Hub (Lostock Hall)
Low-cost food and café (referral required)
🌐 www.newdaychurch.co.uk

The Base Community Shop (Leyland)
Affordable groceries for a small fee
🌐 www.thebaseleyland.co.uk

Energy & Household Support

Help is available to reduce energy costs and improve home efficiency.

This includes:

Affordable Warmth schemes
Help accessing grants
Support with heating and insulation

For advice and support:

🌐 www.simpleenergyadvice.org.uk
📞 0800 444 202

Advice & Longer-Term Support

If you need help managing finances, debt, or accessing benefits, support is available:

Citizens Advice South Ribble
🌐 www.citizensadvicesouthribble.org.uk
📞 0808 278 7822

StepChange Debt Charity
🌐 www.stepchange.org
📞 0800 138 1111

These services are free, confidential and impartial services.

Need Help?

If you’re unsure where to turn, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with my office. My team are here to help is here to help and can point you in the right direction or assist with accessing support.