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Community Hubs, Warm Hubs and Talking Cafés and Help4All

Somerset offers a range of local support through community hubs, warm spaces, and advice services

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Cost of living support for Somerset residents: Step by step

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Cost of living support for Somerset residents: Step by step

You might be able to get support with the cost of food, energy, water, and other essentials

1Local cost of living support

Somerset offers a wide range of support services to help residents and families with everyday needs. Whether you’re looking for financial advice, food support, warm spaces, or help during school holidays, there are local organisations and programmes ready to assist.

  1. Community Hubs, Warm Hubs and Talking Cafés and Help4All
  2. Financial, energy and housing support in Somerset
  3. Local food support in Somerset
  4. Support for Somerset families and older people
  5. Help with basic household essentials

2National cost of living help and advice

Find useful websites, community organisations, advice and guidance to help you through the rising cost of living.

  1. National financial and energy support
  2. National support for Carers and people living with a disability
  3. National cost of living support for families and older people
  4. Additional national cost of living help and support

3Somerset Household Support Fund crisis vouchers

Providing short-term, crisis vouchers to Somerset residents

  1. What is the Household Support Fund?
  2. Who can apply for the household support fund crisis vouchers

Other information

Community hubs

The Household Support Fund is supporting local community hubs to continue their great work.

Each Community hub is unique and will have an offer of support tailored to the community. Go to our community hubs directory to see what is in your area.

Warm Hubs and activities

Warm hubs are open in winter to support vulnerable people. Find your nearest one at Spark Somerset or check out Age UK Somerset for activities and events.

Libraries as warm spaces

All Somerset libraries are Warm Welcome Spaces—anyone can drop in to stay warm, read, or relax.
Find your local library online.

Talking Cafés and Help4All

Visit a Talking Café to speak with a Village Agent for advice or just a friendly chat.

Talking Cafes are great support if you are looking for help and advice on important services such as: caring, housing, health, finance, food boxes, adult social care, children’s services, feelings of loneliness and isolation – anything that is worrying you. You do not need to book to attend a Talking Café near you

#Help4All – Offers advice and support for families and individuals, including help with food, parenting, loneliness, and more. Visit the Help4All for details.

Last updated: October 3, 2025

Next review due: April 3, 2026

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