cost of living

19 Dec 2025

Heat, help and hot meals

With the days and nights turning colder, are you having to fight the urge to turn the heating up at home? And are you …

9 Dec 2025

Toy appeal: brighten a child’s Christmas

As the festive season approaches, many families across the borough are preparing for joyful celebrations. But, the thrill of unwrapping a gift from under …

11 Sep 2025

Should you have more money in your pocket?

Hundreds of households across the borough are eligible for additional support from some of the lesser-known benefits, according to Ealing Council’s latest data. With …

30 Apr 2025

More financial support for families

Low-income households across the borough are being encouraged to check their post for letters confirming they’re eligible for extra support, including help with free …

11 Dec 2024

Get support over winter

As we enter the colder months, the rising costs of winter can be a worrying time for many families, older and vulnerable people in …

12 Jun 2024

Fun-filled things to do

End of term excitement is building in children across the borough as the long summer holidays loom ahead, but it can be tough on …

19 Mar 2024

Ealing Broadway’s free school uniform shop is back

The hugely successful and popular free preloved Uniform Shop is back at Ealing Broadway over the Easter holidays to help families find those essential …

8 Feb 2024

Doing more, with much less money

Whether you are having to deal with paying extra for your weekly shop, are facing the highest electricity and heating costs you’ve ever received, …

1 Feb 2024

Council budget will ‘protect vital services in a time of crisis’

“It’s a sad reality that every single council in the country is currently having to do more with less money, and this is a …

11 Jan 2024

10 ways low-income households can get help

Although inflation has started to come down, the cost of living crisis continues to have a real impact for our most vulnerable, low-income residents. …

30 Nov 2023

A warm welcome

Instead of turning up the heating, you could turn up to one of the borough’s warm spaces instead, funded by Ealing Council to give …

15 Nov 2023

Household Support Fund – helping local families in need

With inflation still high and the cost of living continuing to rise, many households around the borough are struggling. Ealing Council is doing everything …

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