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Extra support for residents who may be at risk during cold weather The Royal Borough of Greenwich is providing extra services and support for residents who may be at risk during the cold weather. Residents who are over 60, caring for a young or vulnerable person or having problems paying their winter fuel bills could benefit from Stay Warm Stay Safe. Residents with mental health problems, learning disabilities, physical or sensory impairments are also encouraged to contact Stay Warm Stay Safe. You should also get in touch with Stay…

We’re the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and we’re here for everyone affected by sight loss. Whether you’re losing your sight or you’re blind or partially sighted, our practical and emotional support can help you face the future with confidence. Living with sight loss can be challenging. But we believe everyone affected by sight loss can face the future with confidence. Our services:  Helpline 8am - 8pm weekdays / 9am -1pm Saturdays Reading Services - continue to enjoy the freedom of reading…

Gamblers  Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to do the same. GA members offer the hand of friendship to anyone who is looking to try and stop gambling. Why not pop along to a meeting near you and get the help you have been looking for. There is no membership or registration required, just turn up at the meetings advertised time and date. Please go to our website to find a meeting and further information.

We understand that sometimes it is hard to make sure people providing services understand what you need and why it is important. GAP is here to help you get your voice heard, so you have choices, get the support you are entitled to, and be part of your community.  We help vulnerable adults, disabled people, people having problems with alcohol and substance abuse and people with mental health issues who live in Greenwich.

Ergsy is a not for profit organisation, providing free videos on subjects relevant to the over 60s including health, money, welfare, care and legal matters. All videos in the Ergsy library have been vetted for accuracy and are made by trusted professionals.

Cambridge House is a charitable organisation in Southwark offering a number of services to alleviate the local effects of poverty and support social change.

Turn2us is a national charity that helps people in financial hardship gain access to welfare benefits, charitable grants and support services. Find out what means-tested benefits you may be entitled to, including tax credits Look for funds that might be able to give you a grant and/or other types of help. Find benefits and grants resources relevant to your circumstances. There are so many reasons why anyone could find themselves struggling financially. At Turn2us, we know that often it’s an unexpected event that can have the biggest impact on your life and working out…

National Debtline  - Giving free, impartial and confidential debt advice for over 25 years. We are an independent charity, dedicated to providing free debt advice by phone and online to people across the UK. We have a proven track record of giving expert debt advice for over 25 years. We promise: to provide expert debt advisers who are supportive and trained to a high standard; to stay committed to providing free, impartial and confidential debt advice; to talk you through the debt advice options that are right for you; to keep…

The Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA) aims to assist consumers and their families in finding trusted accredited financial advisers who understand financial needs in later life. Now more than ever, what is needed is not simply a well qualified financial adviser but somebody who you feel you can rely upon to understand the plans you need to make for your retirement years. The complexities of the many decisions you or your family may need to face when looking at issues such as care funding matters or whether equity release is the right thing for you, will need careful and…

Her Centre, a women’s advice service based in Greenwich, provides advocacy for women who have experienced domestic/sexual violence. We are seeking a one day a week volunteer ESOL Teacher to work with our growing women only classes in Woolwich Dockyard. Would you like to help our women’s only adult classes to learn English? Can you spare a couple of hours a week? Are you passionate about empowering people to develop themselves? Would you like to work with a group of lively, enthusiastic, and keen to…