Helpful Links & Useful Contacts

At Home from Home Housing Association, we understand that life can present challenges, whether it’s financial pressure, finding community support, or needing advice on benefits and wellbeing, there are local services ready to help.

Below you’ll find a range of trusted contacts and resources, all designed to help you and your family access support quickly and easily.

Family and Community Activities

Newham offers lots of ways to get involved and have fun. Family fun days are held throughout the year. More information is available here.

The UP Garden is a community hub created by local residents, offering gardening, socialising, and events. Visit The UP Garden for details.

If you have children aged 4–16 who qualify for free school meals, the Newham HAF programme provides free activities and meals during school holidays. Find out more here.

Food Support

For families or individuals experiencing food hardship, the Newham Food Alliance offers food packages, pantry support, and advice. Contact frontdoor@newhamfoodalliance.org or 07790 975 086, or see here.

HSF Newham supports both working and non-working families with food and other hardship help. More information is here.

Financial Advice and Debt Support

Financial stress can be overwhelming, but help is available.

StepChange Debt Charity offers free advice on debt, budgeting, and solutions. Call 0800 138 1111 or visit StepChange.

MoneyHelper provides guidance on money management, debt, and pensions. Call 0800 138 7777, WhatsApp +44 77 0134 2744, or visit MoneyHelper.

Citizens Advice can help with debt, benefits, housing, energy bills, and legal issues. Find your local office here.

Christians Against Poverty (CAP) offers debt counselling and budgeting workshops via local centres. More information is here.

Other local support includes: Our Newham Money, Community Links, Debt-Free London, Mind East London for financial wellbeing and mental health, and the Employment Rights Hub for workplace advice.

Legal Advice

Law Centres provide free legal advice on housing, debt, and other issues. Find your nearest centre here.

Asking for help is a positive step. These services are here to support you and your family, helping you feel secure and connected to your community.