Practical help when you need it
Community Learning and Development offers support to help you manage everyday challenges, improve your wellbeing and move towards work or further opportunities.
Work and job support
We know it can be hard to find a job, especially if you haven’t worked for a while or are looking for your first job.
It can also be difficult to manage money, pay bills, keep appointments, and use online services.
We can help you with these things. Our community job clubs offer support with:
- Writing CVs
- Practising interviews
- Checking benefits
- Getting online
- Searching for jobs
Money and benefits
- benefits advice
- budgeting support
- cost of living help
- access to food support and community food projects
Find more information about money and benefits
Cost of living and community food support
Support is available if you are struggling with everyday costs or accessing food.
This includes:
- access to local food support
- community food initiatives and larders
- cooking and food skills sessions
- support to reduce food costs and waste
These services are delivered in partnership with local organisations and community groups.
Find food support in your area
Community food and cooking
You can take part in community-based activities that support food skills and wellbeing.
This may include:
- cooking sessions
- food skills and budgeting
- community kitchens and food projects
These activities help build confidence, reduce isolation and support healthier lifestyles.
There are courses made for volunteers who help with community food services.
These courses support you to learn step by step.
You can start with basic training and, if you want, move on to college or higher education.
The brain food volunteer development cook book
Wellbeing and confidence
- support to build confidence
- access to local services
- community-based activities
What you will gain
- practical support
- increased confidence
- pathways into work or learning
