Action in Caerau and Ely offers two services for individuals and families facing financial hardship, by providing access to foodbank vouchers, fuel assistance, benefits advice and other support including referrals to 3rd party organisations.
‘Cost of Living Hour’
The C.O.L Hour supports those in urgent need with:
- Fuel vouchers
- Foodbank referrals
- Emergency grants
Venues and Times:
Our Place: Dusty Forge
Mondays & Fridays, 10am – 11am
Wednesdays, 4pm – 5pm.
ACE, 460 Cowbridge Road West, Cardiff CF5 5BZ
CAER Heritage Centre
Tuesdays, 9am – 10am
Church Rd, Cardiff CF5 5LQ
*Please Note: In order to qualify for a fuel voucher, you must be on a prepayment meter and show proof of your meter balance (which must be £5 in credit or under), bring Proof of ID (ideally photo ID), and Proof of address (a recent letter, bill, bank statement, council tax bill, or tenancy document).
Advice Drop-In
This 30-minute appointment-based service helps individuals:
- Apply for or appeal benefits such as:
- Universal Credit
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- Mandatory Reconsiderations
- Reduce energy bills
- Access grants for essential appliances
- Debt advice referrals – information support to 3rd party organisations
Venues and Times:
Our Place: Dusty Forge
Thursdays, bi-weekly, 10am – 12pm.
ACE – Action in Caerau and Ely, 460 Cowbridge Road West, Cardiff CF5 5BZ
Llandaff Surgery
Tuesdays, 1pm- 2:30pm
19A High Street Llandaff Cardiff CF5 2DY
Taff Riverside Practice
Fridays, 10am – 11:30am
Riverside Health Centre, Wellington St, Cardiff CF11 9SH
