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Lunch and socialise at Mortlake Community Hub

Residents are welcome to join Mortlake Community Hub every Wednesday for a lunch and friendly company.

Community news | Mortlake Community Association | 31 May 24

Free workshops to take control of your finances

This June, national charity Crosslight Advice is offering a three session Money Course on Monday 10, Monday 17 and Monday 24 June, from 7 to 8.30pm at St Mary's Church in Twickenham.

Community news | Crosslight Advice | 24 May 24

Come to free money management workshop

On Monday 20 May, residents are welcome to join a free Cost of Living Toolkit workshop run by national charity Crosslight Advice.

Community news | Crosslight Advice | 17 May 24

Donate food and toiletries to the Vineyard Community and Richmond Foodbank

Richmond Foodbank, part of the Vineyard Community charity and the Trussell Trust's network of foodbanks, has issued an urgent call for food and toiletries donations to help meet the increasing demand for emergency food parcels.

Community news | Vineyard Community & Richmond Foodbank | 15 May 24

Surplus food for the community

Local charities Linden Hall and Surplus to Supper are co-hosting regular Community Suppers, to offer freshly cooked meals to residents.

Community news | Linden Hall and Surplus to Supper | 07 May 24

Repair & Share cycle special coming to Kew this April

On Saturday 20 April, Kew The Transition's team of friendly volunteer repairers will offer their time and advice to help the community have a go at reviving items that need a bit of love - including bikes!

Community news | Kew The Transition | 05 Apr 24

Record levels of fuel grant support provided by Richmond Council this winter

We will pay out up to £225,000 to households in the borough who are struggling to pay their annual fuel bills, an increase of over £78,000 compared to last year.

Council news | 29 Feb 24

Less than a week to claim Pension Credit and secure £299 Cost of Living payment

We are urging eligible pensioners in the borough who are not currently claiming Pension Credit to apply before 5 March.

Council news | 29 Feb 24

Richmond Council and local MPs call for Household Support Fund extension

We have written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, calling on the government to extend the Household Support Fund in next week’s budget.

Council news | 29 Feb 24

Be first in line to borrow from the new Library of Things

From the beginning of February, residents can borrow over 30 useful DIY, gardening, cleaning, repair and home improvement items from the new branch in Patch Twickenham, rather than buying new.

Council news | 25 Jan 24

Your warm, cosy fire could be doing more harm than you think

The first-ever Clean Air Night takes place on 24 January, to shine a light on the harms of indoor wood burning and encourage people to stop.

Council news | 23 Jan 24

Food support in Richmond upon Thames at Christmas

Throughout the festive period local organisations and community groups are helping to provide food support across the borough. Learn when and where you can find them.

Council news | 20 Dec 23

Struggling to pay your annual fuel bills? The Council can help

Richmond Council is once again launching its annual Fuel Grant Scheme to help those struggling to pay fuel bills this winter.

Council news | 18 Dec 23

Keeping healthy and well during the cold weather

We have gathered advice on ways to keep your home warm, efficient, and safe (and the support available to you to do so), and how best to look after yourself and others through the cold months.

Council news | 01 Dec 23

Free warm homes packs available for eligible residents to save on energy bills

As the cost of energy continues to rise, we have funded the distribution of warm homes packs to offer residents who need it most the support to keep their homes warm and more energy efficient this winter.

Council news | 07 Nov 23