Free help and advice for local people, provided by local volunteers
- Friendly support; a listening ear and practical help, all completely free and in confidence
- Telephone helpline for people in need (01270 876605)
- Information and advice on a wide range of matters, including welfare, benefits, legal, housing, health etc, with signposting to specialist help when needed.
- Help with finding a new job
- Making phone calls to benefit agencies and local authorities etc
- Referrals to local authority and other professional organisations, as well as those run by voluntary organisations such as Foodbank.
- Access to local services run by voluntary organisations for the community in Alsager such as those caring for the elderly, young people, and the disabled,
- Form filling and letter writing
- Budgeting and money management advice
- Free benefits checks
- Legal advice – a free initial consultation with a solicitor, covering a wide range of legal services, in our centre once a fortnight on Friday afternoons 12.30-2.30pm
- Searching the internet and printing out information
- Helping to find someone who can assist you with odd jobs.
- Access to local groups
- Information about volunteering opportunities in Alsager
- Finding cheaper fuel deals and help with the switching process
- Support with practical matters, such as setting up email, phones etc.
- Helping Hands service (one-off tasks for vulnerable people)
- School Uniform & PE kit for most Alsager schools
- Lost and Found items – reuniting you with your lost property
- Monthly Gift Scheme – free sanitary products on request
Get in touch
- Our Helpline is open every day 9am – 5pm. Phone 01270 876605.
- Email us: info@alsagercommunitysupport.org.uk.
- We are open for face to face visits – by appointment only – on Mondays – Fridays 9.30am-12.30pm
Find out more
- Accessing support – the ways we can help you
- Information sheets to download (eg. requested food donations for the Foodbank)
- School uniform – new and preloved
- Lost property
- Foodbank and help with delivery of food shopping
- Where to take items for recycling (eg. clothes, furniture, electrical items, books, pet blankets, children’s toys)
- Job search help
- Covid-19 support (eg. accessing NHS services and FAQ)
- Other sources of help (eg. Age UK, Childline, Samaritans)
- Jigsaw swap – call in when our centre is open
- How to get involved as a volunteer
- Support us with a financial donation
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