Rising Costs; Rising Hope – Empowering Low-Income Families (2023 2024)

Funded by: Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund (DCMS via National
Lottery)
Period: December 2023 – March 2024
Location: East Ham, London & Grantham, Lincolnshire

Overview:
A response to the cost-of-living crisis, this project offered emergency food and financial
counselling. Services were delivered across two locations and included rent support,
volunteer coordination, and financial training.

Impact:
 Directly helped dozens of families navigate inflation and hardship
 Sustained service delivery across two communities
 Enhanced family wellbeing through tailored education

Quote:

With this support, we didn’t just feed families—we fuelled resilience, restored
dignity, and renewed faith in community care.