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Find financial support with Lightning Reach

Written by Community Gateway | Wednesday 23 September 2026

At Community Gateway, we are committed to supporting you so that you can feel comfortable in your home and manage your tenancy with confidence.

If you are worried about money or struggling with the cost of living, free financial support may be available to you.

We have partnered with Lightning Reach, a free and independent Financial Support Finder. It can help you find grants, benefits, support schemes and other financial assistance you may be eligible for.  

How to access support

Lightning Reach is simple to use. Just create a free profile and answer a few questions about your circumstances. It will then show you financial support that you may be eligible for.

Create an account - Whether you are working, self-employed, receiving benefits or somewhere in between, you can make a profile on Lightning Reach by using our unique link

See your personalised matches - Once your profile has been set up, Lightning Reach will match you to financial support you are eligible for, tailored to your situation. 

Apply and track your applicationsYou can apply for support and keep track of your applications and responses, all in one place.

Need some help?

Our Money Advice Team are here to help if you need support setting up an account or completing an application. 

Email: moneyadviceteam@communitygateway.co.uk
Call: 0800 953 0213 (option 4)
Visit: www.communitygateway.co.uk/money-advice