Additional financial support
If you are struggling financially, are vulnerable, and are unable to meet your immediate needs, you may be eligible for additional support. For information about wider support in Sunderland, please click on the links below for more information:
Sunderland City Council - Financial wellbeing support hub.
Sunderland City Council - Make your money go further checklist.
Sunderland City Council - Local Welfare Provision
Gentoo Group - Support for Tennants
Northumbrian Water - Financial support
Government Integration loans
You may be entitled to apply for an integration loan if you are 18 years of age or over. Integration loans must be paid back but they are interest free. Loan applications can be made for items or activities that will help your integration into society. This could be help with housing, getting a job or education.
Information on the loan and an application form can be found at Gov.uk - refugee integration loan or you can request a form from the contact details provided in the accompanying paperwork that is provided with your decision letter.