welfare benefits
Camden Council is extending funding for advice services on welfare benefits while reviewing future support for residents' financial resilience.
Camden Council's Cabinet approved a 12-month extension of funding for the Camden Advice Network (CAN) in July 2026, ensuring continued support for residents facing financial hardship. An additional £1 million will be allocated to 12 organisations within the network from April 2027 to March 2028. This decision aims to provide continuity of independent advice services, which include guidance on welfare benefits.
The council is developing the next phase of CAN funding as part of a wider review into supporting residents' financial resilience. The Camden Advice Network addresses financial hardship by providing advice on welfare benefits, debt, housing, employment, and immigration. In January 2024, Tower Hamlets' Overview & Scrutiny Committee discussed the cost of living crisis and support measures, hearing from various organisations.
Key facts
- Camden Council's Cabinet approved a 12-month funding extension for the Camden Advice Network in July 2026. Source
- An additional £1 million will be allocated to 12 organisations in the Camden Advice Network. Source
- This funding for the Camden Advice Network is for April 2027 to March 2028. Source
- The Camden Advice Network provides advice on welfare benefits, debt, housing, employment, and immigration. Source
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