--- title: "Find charity support and local services | CharityCompare" description: "Find source-checked routes to charity support." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/find-support retrieved: 2026-09-20T13:03:23.183Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- 8 support routes. Local finders require a further postcode and eligibility check on the provider’s website. Macmillan Cancer Support · Phone / online ## Cancer Support Line Information and emotional support, with routes to money and benefits advice. Who can use it People affected by cancer, including family and friends. Coverage England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Access and next step Use the official contact page to choose a channel. Accessible information includes BSL, audio and easy-read formats. Official service page checked 2026-09-07. Availability may change; confirm directly with the provider. [Check service details →](https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/get-help)[Charity profile](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/macmillan-cancer-support) Macmillan Cancer Support · Local finder ## Find local cancer support A postcode-based finder for information centres and support services. Who can use it People looking for cancer information or support near them. Coverage England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland — local availability must be checked Access and next step Enter your postcode on Macmillan’s website; check each provider’s eligibility, access and opening arrangements. Official service page checked 2026-09-07. Availability may change; confirm directly with the provider. [Check service details →](https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/in-your-area)[Charity profile](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/macmillan-cancer-support) Samaritans · Phone / online ## Someone to listen Free phone support on 116 123, day or night. Who can use it Anyone who needs someone to talk to. Coverage England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Access and next step Phone support is available across the UK and Ireland. Online chat availability is limited; check the provider’s current channels. Official service page checked 2026-09-07. Availability may change; confirm directly with the provider. [Check service details →](https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/)[Charity profile](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/samaritans) Samaritans · Local finder ## Find a branch offering in-person visits Some branches offer face-to-face listening support. Who can use it People who would prefer an in-person conversation. Coverage England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland — local availability must be checked Access and next step Availability differs by branch. Check opening times and contact the branch before travelling; do not assume every branch offers visits. Official service page checked 2026-09-07. Availability may change; confirm directly with the provider. [Check service details →](https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/visit-us-branch/)[Charity profile](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/samaritans) Shelter · Phone / online ## Housing and homelessness help in England Housing information, helpline and webchat routes. Who can use it People facing homelessness, unsafe housing or the risk of losing their home. Coverage England Access and next step Choose the route matching your situation on Shelter’s site. Scotland has a separate Shelter service; this entry covers England. Official service page checked 2026-09-07. Availability may change; confirm directly with the provider. [Check service details →](https://england.shelter.org.uk/get_help)[Charity profile](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/shelter-national-campaign-for-homeless-people-limited) Shelter · Local finder ## Find a local housing adviser Official local-service finder. Who can use it People seeking local housing advice in England. Coverage England — local availability must be checked Access and next step Check the listed service’s catchment, appointment process and accessibility before travelling. Official service page checked 2026-09-07. Availability may change; confirm directly with the provider. [Check service details →](https://england.shelter.org.uk/get_help/local_services)[Charity profile](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/shelter-national-campaign-for-homeless-people-limited) Mind · Phone / online ## Mental-health information and support lines Separate information, support, benefits and legal-information lines. Who can use it People seeking mental-health information, wellbeing support or service-finding help. Coverage England, Wales Access and next step These lines serve England and Wales and are not a crisis service. Opening times and call charges depend on the line. Official service page checked 2026-09-07. Availability may change; confirm directly with the provider. [Check service details →](https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helplines/)[Charity profile](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/mind) PDSA · Local finder ## Check eligibility for veterinary help Routes to free or lower-cost veterinary services for eligible owners. Who can use it Pet owners receiving qualifying benefits within a participating service’s postcode catchment. Coverage England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland — local availability must be checked Access and next step Use the official eligibility checker. Coverage, qualifying benefits, fees and pet limits vary; PDSA says it does not provide financial aid. Official service page checked 2026-09-07. Availability may change; confirm directly with the provider. [Check service details →](https://www.pdsa.org.uk/pet-help-and-advice/our-services)[Charity profile](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-people-s-dispensary-for-sick-animals) No route in this initial selection matches all your filters. Try another contact method or [browse the charity directory](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory). A missing result does not mean no service exists.