Support for individuals

What we can help with

• Furniture & homewares
• Kitchen appliances (white goods)
• School uniforms
• Supermarket vouchers
• Clothing & footwear
• Education resources
• Payment of services
• Electrical goods
• Debt and arrears assistance (if working with Citizens Advice or other debt charities)

What we can’t help with

• Dental & medical costs
• Vet fees
• Property adaptations or upgrades
• Costs you have already paid for

Who can apply online?

• You must have lived in Byfleet or West Byfleet for more than 12 months (see map here)
• You must be in receipt of a means-tested benefit

What if I don’t meet the criteria?

Grant support may still be available if you are currently living in Byfleet or West Byfleet. If you have just moved to the area or have a low income please contact the Grants Manager for further information.

How to apply

You will need to fill in the application form and upload images of supporting documents including:

• Proof of address
• Proof of means-tested benefit

Means-tested benefits accepted:

• Universal Credit
• Pension Credit
• Housing Benefit
• Council Tax Support
• Tax Credits
• Income-based Job Seekers Allowance (JSA)
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
• Income Support

If you have problems adding your documents, please email: grantsmanager@byfleetunitedcharity.org.uk

Help with applications

Applications can be submitted by someone else on your behalf. Alternatively, Byfleet Outreach Citizens Advice are available to help. The Outreach is open every Wednesday, 12-2.30pm at Byfleet Methodist Church, Rectory Lane, Byfleet KT14 7LL – no appointment necessary.

Professional referrals

Professional referrals are welcome, please continue to apply online.

Foodbank Vouchers

Foodbank vouchers can be requested from Citizens Advice, Woking Borough Council, Surrey County Council, schools and colleges, churches and faith groups, NHS health centres, housing associations, probation services and frontline care agencies.

Byfleet Foodbank is open every Wednesday 12-2.30pm at Byfleet Methodist Church, Rectory Lane, Byfleet KT14 7LL.

Please note, we do not issue supermarket vouchers or food directly from our office address at Stoop Court.

Citizens Advice

Byfleet Citizens Advice (no appointment necessary), every Wednesday, 12 noon-2.30pm at Byfleet Methodist Church, Rectory Lane, Byfleet KT14 7LL or call Surrey Adviceline: 0800 144 8848