Help when you need it

For people living in Todmorden who are in need

If you are struggling with the cost of living and need financial assistance for basic needs, for example buying clothing, new shoes for the children, school uniforms or essential beds and bedding, travel costs to hospital, Tod Support is here to help.

Tod Support distributes funds from two charities, Todmorden War Memorial Fund and Abraham Ormerod Trust.  Tod Support are now working in partnership with The Cockcroft Fund, please see the flyer below for further information.

Criteria for receiving help

You, or the person you are referring, must:

1. Live within Todmorden town boundaries. (Tod Support distributes funds from the War Memorial Fund and Abraham Ormerod Trust. It is a condition of both funds that the money is for people living within Todmorden town boundaries, which includes Walsden, Cornholme, Portsmouth and Stoodley.)
2. Have health issues or be in need
3. Be prepared to supply information required to assess level of support needed and, when appropriate accept a home visit 

How can we help you?

We know it can be difficult asking for help. Please be assured you will be treated fairly and with respect and kindness.

Please complete an application form, available to download on the link below, alternatively, printed paper copies are available from:

• Schools in Todmorden
• Age concern
• Cornholme Food bank
• Todmorden Food drop in
• Vale Baptist church Cornholme
• Todmorden Library
• The Crypt cafe @ St Mary’s

ALL COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS MUST BE LEFT IN THE LETTER BOX AT ST MARY’S (BY THE GATE TO THE CRYPT) OR EMAILED TO Catherine.Shelley@leeds.anglican.org

Do you need help with energy costs?

There are people in Todmorden who have to choose between food or heat.  The Newground Energy Vouchers can help with this for a short time.  If you think you qualify call Tod Support to apply for vouchers.

Call Jane  on 07823956161 during these hours

Monday 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Wed 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Thursday 2 p.m. –  till 4 p.m.

Outside of these hours the phone will not be answered.

Or send an email to williamsjane.t21@btinternet.com

Do you need help to feed yourself and your family?

There are several resources in Todmorden to assist individuals and families in need of food.  The first port of call should be Todmorden Food Bank, held at Todmorden Community College on Saturday mornings between 9 a.m. and 12 noon.