Financial Support
At Dovecotes TMO, we understand that financial challenges can affect anyone. That’s why we’re committed to supporting our residents with access to advice, resources, and referrals to help manage money, reduce debt, and improve financial wellbeing.
Whether you're struggling with rent payments, facing unexpected expenses, or simply looking for guidance on budgeting, our team is here to help. We work closely with local agencies and support services to ensure you get the right help at the right time.
Support includes:
- Advice on rent arrears and payment plans
- Referrals to welfare and benefits advisors
- Help accessing emergency financial assistance
- Guidance on budgeting and managing household bills
- Signposting to food banks and community support schemes
If you need financial support, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re here to listen, support, and help you find a way forward.
Benefits
Use this calculator first to find out what benefits you are entitled to claim.
Universal Credit has replaced many of the former welfare benefits, such as job seekers allowance and housing benefit. It is for people of working age on a low income or out of work. It’s a single benefit that is paid directly to claimants monthly in arrears.
The cost of running your home
If you’re already a tenant, you will know how much it costs to run a home. There are lots of different costs to consider.
Before moving home, you will need budget for things like furniture and decoration, white goods, moving costs, and your first month’s rent. Once you’re moved in, you will have to pay ongoing costs like rent, council tax, electric, gas, water, phone and internet, and home contents insurance. These costs all add up and can be difficult to manage without a proper budget.
The cost of gas, electric and water are some of our main household outgoings. How much you pay will depend largely on how much you use, but there are other ways of keeping your costs down.
Learn more on our Energy Advice page
Other support agencies
ACCI (African Caribbean Community Initiative)
Age UK for people aged 50 and over
Base 25 for young people
Money Advice Service
National Debtline
Refugee and Migrant Centre
SSAFA for ex-service personnel
Step Change for people in debt
The Royal British Legion for people in the armed forces
Turn 2 Us support all in financial hardship
Cost of Living Support
