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Why this project exists
Many residents do not access support until problems reach crisis point, particularly those facing financial hardship, poor health or social isolation.
Our evidence shows that barriers to accessing help early can lead to worsening issues around income, housing and wellbeing.
Connected Communities was developed to bring advice and support directly into local neighbourhoods
helping people access the right help earlier,
reduce the risk of crisis and
strengthen connections between residents and local services.
How we help
We deliver community-based events and outreach across Hillingdon, bringing advice, support and local services into trusted community spaces.
Our support includes:
Financial resilience and cost-of-living support (budgeting, energy advice, income maximisation).
Health and wellbeing sessions delivered with local partners.
Employment rights and disability awareness support.
Advice, signposting and referral into our specialist Citizens Advice services.
Community engagement and support through local networks.
Financial resilience and cost-of-living support (budgeting, energy advice, income maximisation).
Health and wellbeing sessions delivered with local partners.
Employment rights and disability awareness support.
Advice, signposting and referral into our specialist Citizens Advice services.
Community engagement and support through local networks.
Support is delivered through a hybrid model,
combining in-person events with
follow-on support via phone, e-mail and
referral into our wider services.
Who this is for
This project focuses on residents who may face barriers to accessing support, including those experiencing financial hardship, poor health or social isolation.
Impact
Through this project, we:
Support residents to access advice earlier.
Improve confidence in managing finances and accessing services.
Identify people needing further support and connect them to our specialist projects.
Strengthen links between residents and local organisations.
By delivering advice in community settings, we help prevent problems from escalating and support more stable, long-term outcomes.
Get in touch about the project
For general project enquiries and collaborative working
Important Project dates
28
APR
2026
First Connected Communities Event
Theme - Financial Resilience
⏰ 9:30–13:30 (open to the public 10:00–13:00)
📍 Harefield Library, Village Hall
09
JUN
2026
Connected Communities Event
Theme - Housing and Employment Rights
⏰ 10:00–14:00 (open to public)
📍 Brunel Legal Centre, Elliott Jaques Building at Brunel University of London, Uxbridge, UB8
3PH, United Kingdom
16
JUL
2026
Live in Conversation with Akash Radio
Topic - Hillingdon Foodbank Project
⏰ 13:35-2:00pm (broadcast live, English with Punjabi translation)
📍 Listen live at www.akashradio.co.uk
20
AUG
2026
Live in Conversation with Akash Radio
Topic - Macmillan Welfare Benefits Project
⏰ 13:35-2:00pm (broadcast live, English with Punjabi translation)
📍 Listen live at www.akashradio.co.uk
Find out more here
24
SEP
2026
Live in Conversation with Akash Radio
In-Person Event - Community Connect Day: Benefits and Work advice
⏰ 11am-2pm
📍 Yiewsley Methodist Halls (Upstairs), Fairfield Road, Yiewsley, UB7 8EY
Find out more about our in-person community event here
28
APR
2026
First Connected Communities Event
Theme - Financial Resilience
⏰ 9:30–13:30 (open to the public 10:00–13:00)
📍 Harefield Library, Village Hall
09
JUN
2026
Connected Communities Event
Theme - Housing and Employment Rights
⏰ 10:00–14:00 (open to public)
📍 Brunel Legal Centre, Elliott Jaques Building at Brunel University of London, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH, United Kingdom
16
JUL
2026
Live in Conversation with Akash Radio
Topic - Hillingdon Foodbank Project
⏰ 1:35pm - 2:00pm (broadcast live, English with Punjabi translation)
📍 Listen live at www.akashradio.co.uk
20
AUG
2026
Live in Conversation with Akash Radio
Topic - Macmillan Welfare Benefits Project
⏰ 1:35pm - 2:00pm (broadcast live, English with Punjabi translation)
📍 Listen live at www.akashradio.co.uk
Find out more here
24
SEPT
2026
In-Person Event - Community Connect Day: Theme: Benefits and Work advice
⏰ 11am-2pm
📍 Yiewsley Methodist Halls (Upstairs), Fairfield Road, Yiewsley, UB7 8EY
Find out more about our in-person community event here
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