Advice on Families & Children

Child Tax Credit is a payment for people with children, whether they are in or out of work. It is paid by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). You can get Child Tax Credit if your income is low enough and you are responsible for at least one child. You will get money from Child Tax Credit for each child. You do not need to have a very low income to get some help from Child Tax Credit, so most people with children get the credit.

More information can be found at the website: Child Tax Credit website

There are several social funds you may be interested in:

Sure Start Maternity Grant
A Sure Start maternity grant is a grant of £500 payable from the social fund for each child or expected child. It is intended to help you with the costs of a new born baby. It is paid as a lump sum and you do not have to pay it back.

If you have any issues with marriage, parenting, relationships and money, Care for the Family is always there to help. The services it offers, such as helping you take control of your finances, balancing your work and lives, and top tips for parenting, are proved useful by large amount of people.

For more information, click here to view the website

For Families with children

Many parents need help, friendship, advice or support during those early years when children are young.