Charity Link helping local people during the cost of living crisis

Charity Link is a local charity that works in partnership with a range of local services to help access funds to help provide the essential items, that everyone deserves, from white goods and beds to mobility equipment.

If you work with someone who requires assistance, please complete one of our application forms through our Charity Link Online Application Form  or download our paper based form Charity Link Application form. Please note that Charity Link are unable to accept requests for support direct from applicants.

Where there is a crisis or immediate need, for example in cases of domestic violence or those facing homelessness, we are able to act quickly.

Once we have received the funds we then purchase the goods required, the most common are:

  • Fridge & freezers
  • Household goods
  • Medical & mobility items
  • Washing machines
  • Beds & bedding
  • Clothing
  • Convalescence
  • Cookers
  • Educational expenses

Charity Link are currently able to access funding to support vulnerable people in Leicester city, Leicestershire and Rutland with their gas/electric bills. The funding available has a maximum of £100.00 per household and must be paid direct to the utility provider by Charity Link.

If you have a client that you feel would benefit from this support please submit a completed Charity Link application form along with a copy of their utility bill (note statement) which needs to show:

  • The applicants name and address
  • The applicants name and address
  • Name and bank details for the utility company
  • Applicant’s utility Account number

If you would like to learn more about our services please contact the friendly Charity Link team on 0116 22 22 200 or email info@charity-link.org