Community help and advice

The Cumbria Law Centre offers free legal advice to those who live and work in Cumbria. They prioritise those on the lowest incomes and we focus on civil, social welfare law in Housing, Debt, Employment and Welfare Benefit matters.

Find out more about the Cumbria Law Centre

Disability assistance

The Allerdale Disability Association can provide help and advice to those with a disability.

Find out more about the Allerdale Disability Association.

Financial assistance

If you are struggling to meet your bills then there are some assistance schemes which we can provide including Discretionary Housing Payments and Council Tax Reduction Scheme. Anyone facing financial hardship should come to speak to us before getting behind on your council tax.

To reduce credit payments, a credit union may be able to help.

Grants and community support

The Cumbria Community Foundation helps groups and individuals to help them with an initiative.

Find out more about the Cumbria Community Foundation.

Youth support

There is a lot of help and advice for young people.

Find out what support you can get.