Many charities offer non-repayable grants to help individuals on low incomes. To be eligible you have to meet their particular rules. These may be based on your location, age, gender, current or past jobs or health condition. Some funds help based on details of your partner, ex-partner or dependent children. Do a search for yourself and a separate one for your partner, ex-partner or the person who needs help. If you are looking for a grant for a child or young person, do a search based on their background and circumstances as well as those of their parents/guardians. For debt issues look at our help with debt section of the website More information about grants