Other Support Available

Whether or not you are eligible for Zakat or Financial aid, the following services may be able to help.

Zakat & Financial Support

• NZF — Apply for Zakat Online — Hardship Relief, Housing, Work & Education funds for Muslims in the UK.

Services at IANL — Finchley Mosque

• IANL Hot Food Hub — Free weekly meals, open to anyone in need. 683–685 High Road, N12 0DA.
• Citizens Advice at IANL — Free advice on benefits, debt, housing, immigration. Sessions at Finchley Mosque.

Nearby Mosques

• Southgate Mosque — Food bank, no referral needed. Mon 10am–12pm, N14 6BS
• High Barnet Islamic Centre — Monthly soup kitchen and refugee outreach. EN5 5XE
• Palmers Green Mosque (MCEC) — Food collection hub and fortnightly breakfast club. N13 5JL

Food Banks in Barnet

• St Barnabas Food Bank — No referral needed. Mon 12.30–2pm, 913 High Road N12 8QJ
• Finchley Foodbank — Emergency food for local people in need.
• Chipping Barnet Foodbank — Referral needed (GP, Citizens Advice or IANL can help). Tues 12–2pm, Sat 10am–12pm, EN5 1RF
• Colindale Foodbank — Emergency food parcels, referral needed.
• Christ Church Food Bank — No referral necessary. St Albans Road, EN5 4LA
• Burnt Oak Community Food Bank — Walk-in. Fortnightly Thurs 2–4pm, HA8
• Rainbow Centre — Food support and referral point for other food banks. 020 8441 9837, EN5 2UN
• Full directory of Barnet food banks — Barnet Wellbeing Hub listing.

Council Support & Emergency Funds

• Barnet Council — Benefits & Support — Housing benefit, council tax reduction, emergency assistance.
• Barnet Resident Support Fund — One-off help with food, energy bills and living costs.
• Barnet Crisis Fund — Emergency financial assistance. 0208 359 4242
• Household Support Fund — Vouchers for families (via schools) and over-55s (via Age UK, 020 8203 5040).
• Mayor’s Benevolent Fund — Small one-off grants for residents on income-related benefits.

Advice, Immigration & Refugee Services

• Citizens Advice Barnet — Work, debt, benefits, housing. Specialist immigration team. 0808 250 5708
• Barnet Refugee Service — Holistic support for refugees and asylum seekers. Free, self-referral. Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

Mental Health & Wellbeing

• Barnet Wellbeing Hub — Counselling, befriending, workshops. Free for Barnet residents 16+. 03333 449 088
• NHS Barnet Talking Therapies — Free NHS therapy for anxiety, depression, low mood. Self-referral via Barnet GP.
• Sanctuary in Barnet (Crisis Café) — Immediate emotional support, no appointment. 020 8343 5704
• Samaritans — 24/7 listening service, free and confidential. 116 123
• Muslim Youth Helpline — Faith and culturally sensitive support for young Muslims.