Financial support

Managing your money wisely is an important skill for independence. We're here to help you learn and grow every step of the way.

To access any of the following benefits, or for help understanding eligibility criteria or making an application, speak with your PA advisor.

• Weekly funds: If public funds are a not available to you, we'll match what you would have got from Universal Credit. 
• Home costs covered: If you can't access public funds, we can help you find somewhere to live.
• Your first pad: Get up to £3,000 setting-up-home allowance, to help make your new place feel like home. 
• Travel on us: If you're living in London, you can enjoy a fully-funded travelcard. 
• Early days support: If you're waiting for benefits, we'll cover you with an amount matching Universal Credit for the first 6 weeks. 
• Education journeys: We're here to support your travel to school or college - whether it's financially, practically or emotionally. We can help with travel training, planning routes or applying for the TFL care leaver travel card. 
• Uni life bursary: Bag a bursary of £2,000 over 3 to 4 years while at university. 
• Summer living: Need accommodation during non-term time whilst studying at university? We can cover up to 13 weeks' rent.
• Get behind the wheel: Get financial support and recommendations for driving lessons up until your 21st birthday. 
• Emergency cash and food vouchers: Get up to £30 a year for emergency needs. 
• Vital documents: Need help with your passport, driving license or birth certificate? We'll help you apply for your first copy of these and we will pay for them too. 
• Naturalisation costs: If you're not a British citizen, we'll cover up to 50% of your naturalisation fees (on a needs assessed basis).
• Interview ready: We'll fund your interview clothes and travel costs.
• More travel support: We can provide financial assistance for travelling to asylum interviews. 
• ID ease: Trouble getting ID? We can sort out a citizen card or a 16+ Oyster card for you. 
• Birthday bonus: Turning 18? There's £100 with your name on it.
• Support for parents: We will match child benefit and universal credit payments for parents who don't have access to public funds. 
• Special circumstances: From childcare costs in unique situations to additional support for those in supported housing, we've can provide a range of extra help.