Essential Items & Clothing Support Access

When you first arrive, you may not have enough clothes or basic items. Many charities and centres offer these for free.

What to do: Ask your support worker or check information linked from GOV.UK about local donation schemes. Visit clothes banks, charity hubs or pop up shops where you can choose free essential items for you and your family.

What do you need: You need your contact details and sometimes a referral or letter from your support centre.

Outcomes: You will have basic clothing and household items without using all of your savings.

Lifehack: Take only what you really need so there is enough help for other families too.