Service
Cost of Living Crisis
Helping Community & Town Councils Support Their Communities Through Challenging Times
Why It Matters
The cost-of-living crisis continues to affect people across Wales, placing growing pressure on households and increasing the risk of hardship. Community and Town Councils are a vital local lifeline—often the first point of contact for those in need. One Voice Wales is here to support you in delivering meaningful, practical help with confidence and compassion.
How We Support You
This project provides a dedicated online hub of resources tailored to Community and Town Councils. You’ll find guidance, toolkits, case studies, funding opportunities, training, and webinar recordings across key areas such as food support, warm spaces, transport, wellbeing, and more. Each themed section includes real-world examples, practical tools, and links to further support.
Whether your council is already running initiatives or looking to get started, we’re here to help you share ideas, build capacity, and make a real difference locally. Get in touch, explore our resources, and join a network of councils working together to support communities through the crisis.
Fuel Poverty
Fuel Poverty and Warm SpacesJoin the One Voice Wales Cost-of-Living Crisis Forum
We’ve created a Cost-of-Living Crisis Community to facilitate peer-to-peer learning and support. Our dedicated Facebook group provides a space for councils to connect, share best practices, ask questions, and seek advice on cost-of-living-related issues. The One Voice Wales Cost-of-Living Crisis Team will also share guidance, resources, and signposting links within this forum.
Get in Touch
We’d love to hear about the initiatives your council has undertaken to address the cost-of-living crisis. Your experiences and insights are invaluable in shaping our support offerings. If there’s something specific you need, let us know!
Contact the Cost-of-Living Crisis Project Team at [email protected] for more information.
We look forward to working with you!
Recent Cost of Living Crisis Project Publications
For further information on the Cost of Living Crisis project, click on the links below:
- Cost of Living Crisis Survey Report May 2024
- Survey – Key Insights
- Funding, Grants and Precept Toolkits
- Guide to Community Transport
- Guide to Older People Engagement and Services
- Guide to Youth Engagement and Services
- Organising a Community Event
- Guide to Warm Hubs
- Guide to Working with Partners
- Guide to Digital Inclusion & Support
- Guide to Tackling Food Poverty
- Guide to Digital Inclusion
Read our Council Case Studies and exemplar projects below:
- Blaenavon Town Council Case Study
- Prestatyn Town Council Case Study
- Cwmaman Town Council Case Study
- Mumbles Community Council Case Study
- Caia Park Community Council Case Study
- Caernarfon Town Council Case Study
- Aberporth Community Council Case Study
- Digital Inclusion Case Study
- Pembrey & Burry Port Town Council Case Study
We have also created Video Case Studies for you to watch and learn from other Councils:
Caernarfon Town Council – ‘O Law i Law’
Prestatyn Town Council – Warm Hubs
Blaenavon Town Council – Befriending Film Club
Cwmaman Community Fridays
‘The Singing Strummers’ – Prestatyn Town Council
Mumbles Community Council Family Fun Days
Helping Cwmbran Residents Stay Independent – Our Visit with the Task Force
We have organised a series of Webinars and on-line meetings to engage Councils:
Meals That Matter webinar recording
Keeping Communities Warm Webinar Recording
Older Peoples Engagement and Services Webinar
Funding, Grants and Precept Setting Webinar
Youth Engagement Webinar
A Guide to Community Transport Webinar
Bridging the Digital Divide: Empowering Community & Town Councils Webinar
Working In Partnership Webinar Recording February 2025
Webinar: ‘Is the Cost-of-Living Crisis Over?’
We have engaged and networked with Councils at large events and conferences:
Presentation at the One Voice Wales Innovative Practice Conference July 2024
You can watch other Cost of Living Crisis videos below:
“We’re struggling” – Welsh families on frontline of Cost of Living crisis
Grants and Funding Potential Opportunities
Click on the link below to find out about the latest funding and grant opportunities that may be available to your council:
March 2025 Grant and Funding Potential Opportunities
April 2025 Grant and Funding Potential Opportunities