Get help with money quick and easy
Lightning Reach is a free online portal that helps you find and apply for different types of financial support in one place, quickly and safely. This includes
- grants from charities
- funding from 91原创 council
- help with your electricity, gas, phone bills
By filling in their form and answering a few questions, you'll be able to see all the support available to you.
The portal will then let you make applications for grants to those organisations which can assist you. It will also keep you updated if more options become available.
Help to use Lightning Reach
At your local library
Visit your local library to use their computers. Check your library location and opening hours. For help using to computers and learning online skills find out about the Get Online digital skills support service or ask staff at your local library.
Contact your local Household Support service
You can find your Household Support Service on our web pages.