Help with moving

Help with moving costs

Deposits, rent in advance, furniture and bills can add up. Enter your postcode to find your council, then see the schemes and grants that can help.

Deposit and rent in advance

Ask your council for a housing payment Councils can help with a deposit, rent in advance or moving costs through the Crisis and Resilience Fund. You don't have to pay it back.
Rent deposit, bond and guarantee schemes Shelter explains local deposit schemes, guarantors and interest-free loans.
Find a local help-to-rent scheme Crisis keeps a database of schemes that help people into private renting.
Universal Credit Budgeting Advance An interest-free loan from Universal Credit for one-off costs like moving or furniture.
Budgeting Loans Interest-free loans if you've been on certain older benefits for 6 months.

Find low-cost furniture and appliances Reuse Network charities provide affordable beds, sofas, cookers and washing machines.
Search for charity grants Turn2us lists grants for furniture, white goods and other essentials.
Emergency help from your council The Crisis and Resilience Fund can help with essential items, food and bills.

Broadband and phone social tariffs Cheaper broadband from £10 a month if you get Universal Credit, Pension Credit and some other benefits.
Warm Home Discount Money off your electricity bill once the account is in your name.
Help with water bills The Consumer Council for Water explains social tariffs and bill caps. Ask your water company too.

Check what benefits you can get Free, anonymous benefits calculators listed by GOV.UK.
Healthy Start Help to buy food and milk if you're pregnant or have a child under 4.
NHS Low Income Scheme Help with prescriptions, dental and eye care, and travel to hospital.

Schemes change and vary by area, so check with the organisation before you rely on them. Links checked October 2026.