Cost of living hub

During the cost of living crisis, many more individuals will reach out to charities for vital support. We understand the pressure on services and staff alike, so we've put some of our key resources in one place. From funding guides and staff training, to insightful commentary, articles and links, these are resources designed to help you to help others, especially those seeking welfare support.

Cost of living commentary, updates and useful links

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Cost of living crisis – guidance and advice
This document was put together by the internal DSC wellbeing team to provide some guidance and advice to our staff...
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Helping people and small businesses tackle problem debt in challenging times
The Money Advice Trust’s Chief Executive, Steve Vaid, on how the charity supports people and small businesses in financial difficulty.
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Fighting fuel poverty and food insecurity – Armed Forces charities and the cost-of-living-crisis
Rhiannon Doherty, Research Co-ordinator at DSC, explores some of the findings from her new report on the Armed Forces Sector.
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Cost of Living Crisis: Grant-Makers Going the Extra Mile
DSC's Researcher, Ross Hardy, talks through some grant-makers who are going that extra mile for individuals in need.
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No Minister, the cost of living crisis is definitely not over
Jay Kennedy, DSC's Director of Development and Delivery, looks closely at data from Citizens Advice and The Trussell Trust to...
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Keep calm and carry on asking: fundraising in the cost-of-living crisis
Fundraising is difficult right now, but keep on going!
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Useful cost of living links and external resources
Whether you work at a charity that helps individuals that need help relating to the cost of living, or if...

Key tips and articles

A selection of key funding, and practical 'how to', guides

The Guide to Major Trusts 2025/26
If you need to find grants for your charity or project, this guide is your...
The Guide to New Trusts 2025/26
Finding new grant-makers is a time-consuming and intricate business. The Guide to New Trusts takes...
The Guide to Grants for Individuals in Need 2024/25
This is the ultimate guide for charities and organisations working on the front line, supporting...
Community Fundraising
Community Fundraising is one of the oldest, best known and most resilient forms of fundraising.
The Complete Fundraising Handbook
Best sellerIf you are a fundraiser or someone who needs to raise money for your organisation...
Grants Fundraising
Growing your income from grant-makers is a recipe for charity fundraising success.