With continued rising living costs, we endeavour to support our families in need as much as possible. Please take a look at the options below that may help.
Free School Meals
If you are in receipt of Universal Credit, Income Support or Child-Tax Credit, your child may be eligible for Free School Meals (FSM). As well as offering free cooked lunches at school, FSM status provides additional benefits such as supermarket and activity vouchers during school holidays and contributions towards energy costs. At school we offer our Breakfast Club at no cost to those with FSM status. We may also assist with costs towards trips and activities if required. If you have previously been deemed not eligible for FSM but your financial circumstances have since changed, it is worth re-checking to see if your child's FSM status has changed.
To see if you are eligible for FSM apply online here, or contact the school office for assistance.
School Uniform
Our school uniform provider, The Schoolwear Centre, offer a savings club, family offers and a uniform bank. Pre-loved, logoed uniform is available to buy on their website. Click on the image below to access the Monkton CEP School Uniform Bank on their website. Please do call them on 01843 293555, if you cannot find an item you require, as they may have availability that has not been uploaded to the website yet.
Thanet Food Link
Thanet Food Link has been running since April 2013. They provide emergency food for households in need and can be accessed at:
St Paul's Church, Cliftonville, CT9 2RD: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 10.30am-12.00pm
St Peter's Baptist Church, CT10 2SG: Friday 10.30am-12pm
Click on the image below fto see their website for further details.
KCC Cost of Living Support
If you have money worries or are looking for ways you can make your money go further, KCC can help you find your way through the advice and support available. Click on the image below to view their website.
Debt Advice Foundation
A registered UK Charity with a free helpline 0800 808 4000 for anyone worried about debt.
Step Change Debt Charity
Free, debt advice, budgeting help and a free and impartial equity release service. For anonymous debt help visit their online help tool, Debt Remedy.
Christians Against Poverty
A national debt counselling charity offering support to anyone in debt across the UK. Contact them on 0800 328 0006
National Debtline
The National Debtline offers free, confidential and independent help over the phone (0800 085 0226) for people in England, Scotland and Wales. You can call their helpline and also download publications from their website.
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