main content Benefits, grants and allowances

There are many different benefits, grants and allowances available depending on your needs and your circumstances.

Council Tax Benefit

Help with your Council tax.

Housing Benefit

Help with your rent if you have a low income.

Education grants

Free school meals, school clothing grants, home to school travel , Education Maintenance Allowance, student loans, childcare grants for students, nursery education funding.

Energy grants and discount schemes

Grants and discount schemes available to homeowners in Bromley.

Winter fuel and cold weather payments

You can also download information and a claim form for the annual Winter Fuel Payment, available to help people aged 60 and over with their winter heating bills.

If you're on a low income, a Cold Weather Payment may be available to help you for each week of very cold weather in your area.

Housing grants

Help with repairing and improving your property and grants for people with disabilities.

Further information

You can obtain advice about benefits from your local Job Centre Plus or Citizens Advice Bureau . For enquiries and advice about income tax matters you can contact your local Tax Office.

More information about other benefits, allowances and tax credits is available from;