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Here for Horsham District

Local help,
when it matters.

Practical, compassionate support with food, money, housing, energy and everyday essentials. Asking for help is a brave first step.

Prefer to talk? 0300 124 0204 · Mon–Fri, 9:30–14:00

⌕Find supportBrowse local services→ ✓Complete a formApply or tell us what you need→ ▦Request a voucherFood, fuel or essentials→ ↗Request a referralAsk us to connect you→
Support that fits your situation

What can we help with?

Choose an area or search in your own words. You do not need to know the name of a service.

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Clear information, when you need it

Advice and resource library

Search Horsham Matters guides about benefits, budgeting, disability support, carers and challenging a decision.

These guides are general information, not a guarantee of entitlement. Check the version date and speak to an adviser if your circumstances are complex.

A clear next step

Tell us what’s happening. We’ll help you find a way forward.

Use our standard support request to tell the team what is happening and select the area of support you need.

  • Linked to the right support area
  • Only asks for information we need
  • Reviewed by the Horsham Matters team
Need help now?Start with a conversation

You do not have to complete a form before speaking to us.

Call our support teamMon–Fri, 9:30–14:000300 124 0204 Email usWe aim to reply within 2 working days→
A supported connection

Ask us to connect you with a trusted partner

Tell us briefly what support you need. A Horsham Matters team member will review your request, talk through the options and only share agreed information with a suitable partner.

  • You stay informed throughout
  • Nothing is sent to a partner without recorded consent
  • The partner receives a secure, time-limited referral link
Fast, secure support

Request a support voucher

Apply for an approved meal or a pound-value charity shop voucher. We review every request and email an approved, secure single-use QR voucher immediately.

1

Send a short requestTell us who you are and what support you need.

2

We review itA trained team member checks eligibility and may contact you.

3

Receive your voucherApproved vouchers arrive by your chosen contact method.

Cash vouchers are single-use. They must be redeemed in one transaction and cannot be reused for multiple visits or part payments.

Support is subject to assessment, eligibility and availability.

Make a local difference

Your support stays right here in Horsham District.

Give time, donate essentials, fundraise or partner with us. Every contribution helps a neighbour move from crisis towards stability.

Ways to helpVolunteer with us

We’ll email a reference to you. A staff member will review the request before any information is shared.