Welcome to our March Cost of Living newsletter that features lots of useful information about support available locally, tips for staying on top of your finances and more.
If you have any issues with upcoming payments please call in to speak to your rent officer as soon as possible on 01209 200200. We also have a dedicated Welfare Team who are able to discuss any financial concerns you might have.
Universal Credit
When to update your new rent costs
You will have had a letter in February or March from Coastline showing new rent costs. If you receive Universal Credit and are wondering when to update these on your journal, please do this on 1st April 2024.
Anyone updating their rent before this date will have to redo it on the 1st April as that is when the rent changes.
Benefit entitlements
From the new financial year on 1st April, it might be a good time to use a benefit calculator to see if you are eligible for any support from benefits, even if you previously haven’t received any. Benefits will be increasing slightly, but perhaps your wages haven’t?
Take a few minutes to check on the free benefit calculator at Entitled To.
People Hub
Are you looking for support back into work, training or some general advice on what you could do next? The People Hub can point you in the right direction. They have advisors who will discuss what’s next for you and support you to get there.
Visit the People Hub website, call them on 0333 015 0699 or email hello@peoplehub.info.
Camborne Community Larder
This Community Larder is at Camborne Library every Monday morning from 9.15 to 10.30. It offers one bag of free food per household with no vouchers or referrals needed, with the aim of combating food waste.
See the Facebook page to find out more.
Children’s Clothing Bank
There's a Children’s Clothing Bank for ages 0-16 every first Tuesday of the month at Camborne Parish Church. You do not need a referral or to provide information about your income, and they take requests if there’s something specific you need for your child.
Visit their Facebook page for more details.
Time 2 Move at Easter
Lots of children's activities are available over the Easter holidays through the Time 2 Move website and Facebook page. Many of them are free or low cost.
Take a look at what's on offer, including farm visits, animation courses and many different sports.
Coastline's Sustainability Fund
This fund is to support customers in crisis. An assessment of the situation will be completed to ascertain the circumstances and the level of risk to understand how we can assist you. This assistance will be proportionate and appropriate to the situation, with the customer at risk’s best interests at the heart.
In addition to financial support through the Sustainability Fund, Coastline can help directly through advice such as:
- Fuel debt advice in the community
- Money saving tips
- Help with loss of heating/hot water
My Coastline
Using our digital service you can save time by booking your own repair appointments, paying your rent online or by contacting a member of the Coastline team directly.
To join, visit www.coastlinehousing.co.uk or download the My Coastline app for Apple, Android and Amazon.