Grants
Find grants from charities, trusts and local organisations to help with essential costs, household items, mobility equipment, home improvements and more.
Finding the right
support shouldn’t be
a struggle
Create a free profile and we'll match you to grants, benefits and help with bills that fit your situation whether you're working, self-employed, receiving benefits, or somewhere in between.
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Benefits
Use our built-in benefits checker to see which benefits you may be eligible for, based on the information you’ve already provided to us.
Bill support
Get help with energy, gas, electricity, water and council bills from a range of support schemes and providers across the UK.
Advice
Access debt advice, guidance and support from organisations that can help you understand your options and take the next step.
Homelessness support
Find support with housing, homelessness prevention and temporary accommodation from local authorities and support organisations.
Budget checks
Understand your income and spending more clearly while discovering grants, benefits and other support that may be available to you.
How it works
Support that’s
simple from the start
Find and apply for financial support in three steps. Sign up for free, and we’ll help you do the rest.
01
Create your profile
Answer a few questions about your situation. It’s secure, confidential, and you only need to tell your story once.
02
Get matched
See what support you may be eligible for, including PIP, help with rent payments, energy support and more.
03
Apply
Apply using the details you’ve already shared with us. You can track every response in one place.
Come back anytime
As your situation changes, new support becomes relevant. Log in regularly to see what else you may be eligible for.
Jane received £600 towards essential costs
Jane used Lightning Reach and discovered she was eligible for support from Friends of the Elderly, which helped cover the cost of her MOT and other essential expenses.
"It's a joy that there are people out there who really care."
Jane
Why choose Lightning Reach?
Free to use
There’s no cost to create a profile or apply. We’re funded by our partner organisations and there are no hidden fees, ever.
Safe with us
We keep your information secure and only share it with support providers when you’ve given us consent to do so.
2,500+ schemes available
Find grants, benefits and other support from over 2,500 trusted organisations across the UK.
Tell us once
There’s no need to repeat your story. We’ll use the information you’ve already shared to make applying for support faster and easier.
No judgement
We focus on what you may qualify for, not on labels or assumptions about your situation.
We’re reaching more people
every year
400,000+
People registered on the platform
£25 million+
Support received
2,500+
Verified schemes to apply through
