Tangram Communal Rooms
As well as providing low-cost housing, Tangram members benefit from the use of the Tangram communal rooms, with tea and coffee, the communal washing machine, the communal gardens and signposting to other services.
To book this, please email admin@tangramhousing.co.uk for more info
Local
Leeds City Council Benefits & Support: A list of all available benefits and support
Leeds City Council Welfare: Free, confidential, impartial advice and support on a whole range of welfare benefits.
Phone: 0113 376 0452 Email: welfare.rights@leeds.gov.uk
Yorkshire Energy Doctor: Independent energy advice organisation, providing advocacy, advice and support to consumers around energy bills.
Phone: 07738 818391 Email: kate@yorkshireenergydoctor.org.uk
Yorkshire Water Social Tariff: A bill cap scheme for low-income households. You might be eligible if you have a household income below £20,000, or below £26,000 with dependents.
Leeds and Moortown Furniture: Collecting and rehousing your unwanted furniture. They accept referrals from Tangram.
Phone: 0113 273 9729
Email: info@leedsandmoortown.org.uk
Leeds Citizens Advice Service: Free, confidential and impartial information and advice on a range of issues including money, benefits, housing and employment
National
Universal Credit: You may be able to get Universal Credit if you’re on a low income or need help with your living costs.
Priority Services Register: UK-wide service which provides extra advice and support, including when there’s an interruption to your electricity, gas or water supply.
Utility Company Support Funds
Yorkshire Water Social Tariff:
EDF Energy Customer Support Fund
Ovo Energy Customer Support Package
Debt Advice
Money Helper - find free, impartial, regulated debt near you
Community Money Advice - search for debt advice provided by a CMA centre
Credit Union Finder - an option for potentially cheaper ways to borrow money
Making sure you can afford to borrow - guide from Money Helper by MaPS
Transferring credit card balance to a 0% interest card - MSE guide
National debt advice organisations: