Discounts, Buy & Sell, Food Banks
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Food support
Please check the requirements for the food banks as they vary by times, dates, locations and fees or are referral only. Email us for advice at spin@live.co.uk for advice or referral request. Please note we are a Trussel Trust referrer
Brighton and Hove Food Partnerships General list of food banks in the area- find one closest to you
Brighton Cost of Living Support free school meals, free food vouchers and free or low cost food
Brightstore Affordable food via a membership scheme
CHOMP for School Holidays Free school holiday lunch clubs for families on low incomes
Old Boat Community Centre Food/non-food items eg household essentials toilet paper, health,sanitary products, pet supplies by donation
Purple People Kitchen Food Bank at Portslade Town Hall every Friday morning between 1100-1400
Free or Discounted
2for1 Days Out 2for1 entry to top attractions around the UK
Access Card Plus for Carers 'Plus one' symbol on card allows carer to attend events free of charge
Deliveroo Plus Silver FREE for 1 year with Prime membership.
Amazon - Odeon tickets x 2 for £10
BUCFP - Brighton Unemployed Children & Family Project Practical support, training, advice for those on benefits, families and those on low incomes inc free clothes, creche
CEA - Cinema Carers ticket card Cardholder can be accompanied by a carer free of charge, when they purchase a ticket to visit participating cinema
Children Swim Free Free Swimming scheme for Children/Young People 18 and under for Brighton & Hove residents
Compass Card via Amaze Discount card for 0 to 25 year olds with special educational needs or disabilities -lots of leisure venues to get discounts or special offers
Everything£5 Offer an extensive range of fashion that caters to all styles and occasions
HAF Free activities during school holidays for families receiving benefits-related free school meals. Sports, arts, music
Learn My Way Free courses - digital skill, job hunting, money mgmt, health mgmt
Leisure Card https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/libraries-leisure-and-arts/sport-and-activity/leisure-card Brighton & Hove residents on benefits with discount of up to 40% on selected activities at seven leisure centres
National Trust Essential Companion Card 1 or 2 carers or companions with you, free of charge. Show the card when you arrive, and your carer(s) or companion(s) won’t need to pay an entry fee.
Pedal People Disabled people can access rides out on seafront/town on bikes/trikes with one or two carers/companions free of charge.
PDSA You could receive free treatment for one pet at your local PDSA if you receive at last one of the following:Housing Benefit/Council Tax Support/Universal Credit with a Housing Element. If you have more than one pet, your other pets can receive our low-cost treatment.
You could receive low-cost vet treatment if you:are in receipt of certain benefits such as Child Tax/ Working Tax Credit/UC (without housing element).
Pelican Parcels bedding, clothes, uniform, shoes, toys, books, prams, play mats, nappies,toiletries for families 0-12 yrs
Showfilmfirst Provide members discounted tickets to gigs, theatre and cinemas nationally
Smarter Uniforms Buy & sell school uniforms with some provided free in Brighton and Hove area
Free, Buy and Sell
Before the tip FB unwanted items
Brighton borrowers Free to use library of items on weekly loans eg camping, electrical items, tools
Brighton Freebies https://www.facebook.com/groups/634626279999991/
Facebook marketplace Buy & sell or free
Freecycle Free items
Freegle Free items
Friday Ad Buy & sell
Gumtree Buy & sell plus jobs
Next door Buy & sell locally
Olios app Free & low cost food, furniture, clothing
Home & Utilities
Most energy/water companies have different/social tariffs relating to income/benefits/situation/disabilities and some have additional grants or can provide white goods so check the website of your provider.
BHESCO (Local) Personalised energy saving advice & installing free energy saving measures, accessing grants/vouchers
BHT (Local) Housing & legal advice
British Gas grants: Individual and Families Fund gas/electricity debts any supplier & You pay we pay payments matched for 6 months
Disabled Facilities Grants means tested grant for adaptations costing over £1,000 - unless the adaptations are for a child/young person under 19.max grant £30,000
E-ON Next Providing options for affordable payment plans, long term support and reducing bills
Hollingdean Repair Café Basic/simple repairs, maintenance eg clothing, zips, bike; small/basic electrics & electronics; computer; phone
LEAP Energy efficiency advisors from referral, to home visit, to follow-up regarding energy assistance
Priority Services Register Ensures those with medical needs are managed as a priority in the event of a power cut
Southern Water 4 tariff schemes: Essentials, Water Direct, WaterSure and NewStart for those on benefits, disabled and low income.
White Goods
LEAP Assistance through the replacement of old, inefficient fridges, freezers, and fridge-freezers with modern, efficient alternatives
EDF Anergy efficient appliances such as cookers, fridges and washing machines, to replace old or broken models