Discounts, Buy & Sell, Food Banks
Martin Lewis money saving tips Useful site for all money saving tips and discount codes
Food support
Please check the requirements for the food banks as they vary by times, dates, locations and fees or referral only including foodbanks linked to Trussell Trust - email spin@live.co.uk
Brighton and Hove Food Partnerships List of food banks locally to find one closest to you
Brighton Cost of Living Support Free school meals, free food vouchers, free or low cost food
Brightstore Affordable food via a membership scheme in Whitehawk or Hollingdean
CHOMP for School Holidays Free school holiday lunch clubs for families on low incomes
Old Boat Corner 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 11:00-14:00
Free or Discounted
National Rail 2for1 Days Out 2for1 entry to top attractions around the UK
Access Card for Carers 'Plus one' symbol on card allows carer to attend events free of charge
Amazon Prime - Deliveroo Plus/Odeon Receive a range of discounts with a Prime membership, including Deliveroo Plus for a year and 2 for £10 Odeon cinema tickets
APCOA Free Parking Permit Register your car for free parking for Blue Badge holders at Sussex railway stations
BUCFP - Brighton Unemployed Children & Family Project Provides advice, welfare advice, practical support, food, and educational and leisure activities, to those who are unemployed or experiencing food or fuel poverty
CEA - Cinema Carers ticket card Cardholder can be accompanied by a carer, free of charge, when they purchase a ticket to visit a participating cinema
Freedom Leisure - Children Swim Free Free swimming scheme for children/young people 18 and under for Brighton & Hove residents - Find your closest pool on their website
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
Everything5pounds An extensive range of fashion that caters to all styles and occasions for £5
HAF - Holiday Activities and Food Free activities during school holidays for families receiving benefits-related free school meals, e.g. sports, arts, and music
Learn My Way Free courses - digital skills, job hunting, money management, health management
Leisure Card Discount of up to 40% for Brighton & Hove residents on benefits on selected activities at seven leisure centres
National Trust Essential Companion Card Bring 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
Family Lives | Free online parenting classes Online parenting courses with certificates
Pedal People Disabled and elderly people can access rides on bikes/trikes with one or two carers/companions free of charge
Free and low-cost veterinary care for pets at your local PDSA if you receive at least one of the following: Housing Benefit/Council Tax Support/Universal Credit with a Housing Element
Pelican Parcels SPIN referral only - for bedding, clothes, uniform, shoes, toys, books, prams, play mats, nappies, and toiletries for 0-12 year olds
Show Film First Provide members discounted tickets to gigs, theatre and cinemas nationally
Smarter Uniforms Buy & sell school uniforms, with some provided for free, in the Brighton and Hove area
BNHF (Brighton Natural Health Foundation) Community Classes Free and low cost yoga classes
Free, Buy and Sell
Before the Tip Facebook unwanted items
Brighton Borrowers Free to use library of items on weekly loans eg camping, electrical items, tools
Brighton Freebies Facebook page for offering, giving and receiving FREE, unwanted or unneeded items
Facebook Marketplace Buy & sell through Facebook (sometimes free items)
Freecycle Free second-hand items in and around Brighton & Hove area
Freegle Give and get stuff locally for free
Friday Ad Buy & sell in your local area
Gumtree Buy & sell items or find jobs
Next door Buy & sell locally
Olio App Free & low cost food, furniture, and clothing
Home & Utilities
Most energy/water companies have social tariffs relating to your income, benefits & disabilities with additional grants or can provide white goods
BT Home Essentials BT's low-cost broadband package for customers receiving specific benefits
BHESCo Personalised energy saving advice, installation of free energy saving measures, access to grants/vouchers
BHT Housing Advice Housing & legal advice
British Gas Energy Trust Helps familiies and individuals in or at risk of financial hardship through informed energy choices, money management, and holistic support
Disabled Facilities Grants (B&H City council) means tested grant for adaptations costing over £1,000 - unless adaptations are for child/young person under 19 (Maximum grant £30,000)
E-ON Next Provides options for affordable payment plans, long term support and reducing bills
Hollingdean Repair Café (Local) Basic/simple repairs and maintenance of items e.g. clothing, zips, bike; small/basic electrics & electronics; computer; phone repair/advice
LEAP (Local Energy Advice Partnership) (Local) Energy efficiency advisors from referral, to home visit, to follow-up regarding energy assistance - LIKE FOR LIKE replacement of old, inefficient fridges, freezers, fridge-freezers with modern, efficient alternatives
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.