We want to make sure all Ceredigion residents are aware of the financial help and household support available to them.
See what support you could be eligible for to help with the rising goods and energy costs, inflation and cost of living pressures.
Map of Warm welcome spaces in Ceredigion Winter 2023-2024
This map displays where the Warm Welcome Spaces are in Ceredigion. Details include the opening times and an idea of what you will find when you arrive.
Map of Warm Welcome Spaces in Ceredigion (Link to an external website)
List of Warm Welcome Spaces in Ceredigion
Ceredigion Cost of Living E-Bulletin
Ceredigion Cost of Living E-Bulletin - 'Support for Disabled People' April 2024
Armed Forces Community
The Royal British Legion give a cost-of-living grant for any members of Armed Forces Community (Link to an external website).
Baby Bundle Bank
Essential resources and equipment to welcome a new baby into the family (Link to an external website).
Carer's Allowance
You could get £81.90 a week if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week and they get certain benefits (Link to an external website).
Ceredigion Food Surplus Groups
Groups for everyone to share surplus food and reduce food waste.
Ceredigion Library
Join the library to enjoy books as well as our digital library, magazines and activities for children.
Childcare Offer for Wales
If you have a 3 or 4 year old, you may be entitled to 30 hours a week of funded Foundation Learning and childcare provision.
Cost of Electrical Appliances
Check how much your electrical appliances cost to use (Link to an external website).
Energy Efficiency Schemes
Schemes to improve energy efficiency in the home.
Food Banks
There are 6 Foodbanks in Ceredigion. They welcome donations as well as requests for help from residents.
Free Period Products
Ceredigion County Council in partnership with local community groups and organisations, and through funding from Welsh Government’s Period Dignity Grant, ensure that people have access to period products in the community.
Free School Meals
Free school meals are available to eligible pupils who attend schools, on a full-time basis, which are under the jurisdiction of Ceredigion Education Authority.
Help Paying for your Childcare Costs
Government help with childcare costs for parents. Whether you have toddlers or teens, you could get support (Link to an external website).
Scam Awareness
Be aware of scams, including digital, on your doorstep, by phone and post.
School Uniform
Learners currently eligible for Free School Meals can apply for the grant of £125 per learner, and £200 for those learners entering year 7, recognizing the increased costs associated with starting secondary school.
Welsh Government Support and Advice
Get support and advice to help you with the increased cost of living (Link to an external website).