Milton Keynes City Council is set to grant £266,000 to Citizens Advice Milton Keynes (CAMK) to support vulnerable residents during the cost-of-living crisis.
The funding will enable CAMK and the city council to continue their work to help people most in need, including providing advice and information on housing, debt management and welfare provision. The city council’s funding to CAMK has already helped local families struggling with the rising cost of living and growing debt, supporting the city council’s commitment to tackle child poverty and the impact of the cost-of-living crisis.
CAMK has been providing a wide range of support to local people for more than 50 years, covering practical and civic legal issues for free. Since 2020, CAMK has supported 77,613 people, including having saved 1,335 people from being evicted.
The latest round of funding will enable the two organisations to continue this partnership and help more people struggling with rising costs. A decision to approve the funding will take place on 30 July.
“We’re delighted to continue our work with CAMK who provide a really important service for local people. We know that rising costs have made it challenging for some people and through partnerships like these, we’re able to offer dedicated support for those that need it the most. I look forward to another year of working with CAMK and delivering a better future for our residents.”