BEST (Barrow Energy Support Team) programme is a locally delivered service, brought together through trusted organisations working collaboratively across Barrow-in-Furness. The programme offers free, impartial support to residents struggling with energy costs or looking to improve their home’s energy efficiency. Through BEST, we can support clients with: Reducing their energy bills Accessing grants, discounts, and […]

The Sir John Fisher Foundation invests in people and organisations that serve needs and grow ambitions in Barrow-in-Furness and the Furness Peninsula. They are a grant funder. Main grants: up to £20,000. Application deadlines are 1st March and 1st September annually. Small grants: up to £4,000. Accepted on a rolling basis for a decision usually […]

Don't throw it away! Barrow Domestic Appliances are a locally based Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Any profits are put directly back into the company for the benefit of customers and service users. They seek to re-use electrical appliances for the benefit of the local community. This is achieved by receiving donated goods that people no longer […]

DMWS is a registered charity providing practical and emotional support to the Armed Forces community since 1943. Mark Kenny is the newly appointed DMWS Welfare Officer based within the Furness General Hospital discharge team. His role is to ensure that all serving personnel, veterans, and their immediate family members receive the dedicated welfare support they […]

Futureproof Cumbria (previously Cumbria Action for Sustainability's Cold to Cosy Homes service) offers FREE energy-saving advice and equipment to help you make your home warmer and cost less to heat. Our team has already helped thousands of households save money on their heating bills and do their part for the planet by using less energy. […]

Here is an opportunity for small community groups to apply for funding from the Eric Wright Small Grants Fund. Does your group have an income of less than £30,000 per year? Are you based in Barrow or the South Lakes area? Does your work support young people, older people and or work to address health […]

With energy bills at an all-time high, knowing how to save energy has never mattered more. To make your home more energy efficient in the long-term then keep reading. Whether it’s information on green heating, insulating your home, or investing in more energy efficient appliances – the Energy Saving Trust has it covered. They offer […]

INfurness Local is an online business directory platform, operated by Barrow-based social enterprise company, INfurness CIC. Dedicated to increasing the visibility and promoting the use of locally owned independent businesses in the Barrow and Furness area, its aim is to invest in, strengthen and sustain the local economy. Their team believes that local independent business […]

Do you need advice? Citizens Advice Barrow provides free, confidential and impartial information and advice on a range of issues including entitlement to welfare benefits, managing debt, dealing with housing problems and employment rights. They also campaign on big issues affecting people's lives. To get in touch by phone, email or in person please visit their […]

The Westmorland and Furness Council website offers information on financial support, including Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction, and Universal Credit. It explains eligibility, how to apply, and how benefits are calculated. There is also guidance on reporting changes in circumstances, backdating claims, appealing decisions, and submitting supporting documents. The site also includes contact details for […]

You'll have a warm welcome from Vision Support Barrow and District which works to enable and support people with sight loss to lead independent lives. They provide a wide range of services and practical support for them and their families across South West Cumbria. Vision impairment can present barriers which seem difficult to overcome. They […]

Green Doctors are energy efficiency experts offering free, impartial advice to help you take control of your bills and save energy in the home. They help you take control of your bills, save energy where possible in the home, and access other services and initiatives available. They provide different kinds of support too, whether that’s […]

The Barrow & District Disability Association (BDDA) is a well-established charity in Barrow-in-Furness, dedicated to supporting people with disabilities and their families. Founded over 40 years ago, BDDA has grown into a vital community resource, offering a wide range of services tailored to enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. The organisation provides […]