Help affording other essentials
Find ways to cover the costs of some of life’s essentials, everything from school uniform and school meals to household items and repairs of things like bicycles and electrical appliances.
- Free furniture and household items – Find places in Portsmouth where you can get free furniture and household items.
- Paulsgrove Bathroom Bank provides essential bathroom items; everything from shampoo to sanitary products, all donated by local people. It’s based at St Michael and All Angels Church, Hempsted Road, Paulsgrove, PO6 4AS. Open every Thursday 2pm to 4pm and Friday & Saturday morning from 9am to 12pm Everyone welcome. No booking, referral or voucher necessary. Call 023 9238 7339 or email fatherhugodeadman5@gmail.com for more information.
- Repair items for free – The Repair Café is a free monthly pop-up social event where you can learn how to repair and mend your things with the help of friendly volunteers, including broken appliances, stuck zips, rusty tools, old bicycles and clothing.
- Borrow useful items – The Portsmouth Library of Things is a community project where you can borrow items that you don’t use often, like DIY tools, kitchen appliances, camping gear, party supplies, sports equipment and more.
- There are a number of grants available to help those facing financial hardship
- Get a free TV licence if you’re over 75 and on pension credit.
- Money Saving Expert is a great place to find deals and tips on how to save money on your shopping.