News
8 Sep 19
Growing welfare services pressure in schools
More schools in England are setting up food banks to help feed their pupils’ families, according to the biggest school governors’ organisation. Read more the National Governance Association’s annual survey here.
5 Sep 19
Renting while on Universal Credit – the negative perceptions and the real issues
Landlords are calling on the Government to improve the Universal Credit system to increase their confidence about renters on benefits. They have warned that without change, Universal Credit claimants could struggle to find homes due to landlord concerns about the financial risk. iNews reports on new research by the Residential Landlords Association.
25 Aug 19
#5WeeksTooLong : Please Email The Chancellor
Chancellor Sajid Javid holds the government’s purse strings and is “fast-tracking” decisions on what the government will spend in the next year.The ‘Spending Review’ will now be sometime in September. Will he use it to end the five-week wait for Universal Credit? You can help right now tell him why you think ending the five-week wait must be a priority.
19 Aug 19
Foodbanks – a legacy of the 2008 financial crisis
Food banks were practically unheard of in the UK before the 2008 recession, but there are now more than 2,000. Why is this, how do they work and how can you help? Find out more here.
2 Aug 19
Universal Credit Uncovered
Over the past nine weeks the Trussell Trust has been working with a wide range of charities and organisations on #UniversalCreditUncovered, shining a spotlight on the reality of living under Universal Credit. Find out more about what they’ve uncovered here – https://bit.ly/2KfasAJ
31 Jul 19
Summer holiday pop up foodbank
This year our Dorking Foodbank summer pop up reached out to help 45 adults and 63 children. Thank you to the Children’s Centre for hosting the event and to everyone who donates food to help those who are struggling to feed themselves and their families. A big thanks also to our volunteer team who give […]
29 Jul 19
Holiday hunger – the problem is growing
The Guardian reports that “church and community food banks are preparing for their busiest summer yet.” School holidays, sadly, simply mean more hardship and hunger for families with children who would normally receive free school meals. If you’re struggling, let us help you – click here to find out more. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/jul/21/food-banks-scramble-stop-1-million-children-school-holidays
27 Jul 19
Fitness fun for kids
Check out the 10 Minute Shake Up, the new national campaign from Change4Life and help keep your kids active and healthy this summer.
25 Jul 19
Helping with holiday hunger
Thanks to the generous support of our local community, Dorking foodbank was able to fulfil the demand for 45 holiday boost bags to help families with children who would normally receive free school meals. Read more about the problem of holiday hunger – https://www.trusselltrust.org/2019/07/16/uk-food-banks-fear-busiest-summer-ever-ahead/
22 Jul 19
Money and mental health
Money and mental health are often linked. Poor mental health can make managing money harder and worrying about money can make your mental health worse. The charity Mind are there to help. Click here to access their website to find out more.