Family Support Hub

We’re here to help, guide and support you

Little Lights CIC provides information, guidance and signposting to support families who may be facing difficult circumstances. We can help you understand what support may be available and refer you to grant programmes and charitable funds that could help you get the essential items you need.

We can provide information and signposting about support for:

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Beds and mattresses
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Fridges and freezers
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Washing machines and dryers
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Cookers and ovens
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Cots and baby equipment
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Clothing and footwear
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Household furniture and more

Please note: we cannot help with

  • Cash or vouchers
  • Rent or utility bills
  • Debts or loans
  • Mobile phones
  • Toys
  • Holidays or gifts
  • General living expenses

Important information

  • We do not provide cash or vouchers
  • We do not guarantee funding
  • Each case is assessed individually
  • Eligibility criteria apply
  • We act as a registered referrer and signposting organisation only

How the process works

1

Complete the form

Tell us about your situation.

2

We review your information

We check if support may be available.

3

We contact you

We may ask for more information.

4

Referral

If eligible, we may refer you to a grant provider.

5

Grant provider decision

The grant provider assesses the application and makes the final decision.

Additional support available

BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme

Little Lights CIC may signpost eligible families to trusted external support services, including the BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme, delivered by Family Fund Business Services.

BBC Children in Need believe every child and young person deserves the opportunity to thrive and be the best they can be. Delivered by the team at Family Fund Business Services, the Emergency Essentials programme provides items that meet a child’s most basic needs, such as a bed to sleep in, a cooker to provide a hot meal and other items critical to a child’s wellbeing.

Their dedicated suppliers work hard to get grant items out quickly to families. Everything is taken care of, from delivery and installation/build of furniture to recycling of old white goods appliances.

Need support?

Complete our confidential support enquiry form and we will be in touch as soon as possible.

Complete the Support Enquiry Form