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In this section you will find information about benefits and grants relevant to your situation.
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In this section, you will find the Benefits Calculator; Grants Search; details about Turn2us' direct grant-giving funds; and links to other sources of information and help.
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In this section you will find information aimed at charity fund providers and those working with people in financial need.
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Turn2us helps people in financial need gain access to welfare benefits, charitable grants and other financial help – online, by phone and face to face through our partner organisations.

Looking for work

If you are unemployed (or working less than 16 hours a week) and are looking for work, there may be benefits, grants or other financial support available to you.

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Benefits

To check what benefits you might be entitled to, you can use the Turn2us Benefits Calculator

You might be eligible to claim:

Jobseeker's Allowance,
Universal Credit

Jobseeker's Allowance - if you are 18 or over and under State Pension age and not in full-time employment (or work less than 16 hours a week) and you have made enough national insurance contributions and are capable of working and are looking for a job (some 16 and 17 year olds can get Jobseeker's Allowance).

Universal Credit - If you are 18 or over and under Pension Credit age and are on a low income or out of work, you may be able to claim Universal Credit. (Some 16 and 17 year olds in some limited circumstances can claim).

Related information

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Government information on help with moving into work
Getting into Work
Facing redundancy
Help with childcare costs
Apprenticeships and benefits

Grants

To find out what help may be available from grant giving charities, you can use the Turn2us Grants Search

Advice and Support

Turn2us is unable to offer advice on individual situations. To find an adviser in your area to discuss your situation with, you can use the Turn2us Find an Adviser tool.

Debbie's story

Debbie received a one-off grant to help her catch up on her finances

Felicity's story

Using the Benefits Calculator, Felicity realised that she was entitled to several benefits