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Useful French terms to help you with new clothes mending scheme

From October, the government is offering financial help to those who have their clothes repaired rather than throwing them away

How France's free CCAS centres can help residents

Most French towns have a centre communal d'action sociale providing multiple services, but their existence is often unknown to foreign residents

Last days to benefit from open day event at French admin help centres

There are over 2,000 France Services points around the country where people can get help declaring taxes, renewing driving licences, getting healthcare reimbursements, etc.

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Help for the bereaved is just one phone call away

The Bereavement Support Network helps English speakers who have recently lost a loved one

Covid France and mental health: 4 platforms with support in English

English-language helplines and support groups are available as the coronavirus pandemic continues to leave a toll on our mental health

Financial aid for gîte and chambre d’hôtes owners

I'm self-employed renting my chalet in the Alps but now have no income and no prospect of any bookings being made for at least the next three months. I'm counted as a micro-bic, not auto-entrepeneur or other. Is there any financial aid available for me? If people cancel their bookings, can we claim back our lost income from the government or are we entitled to compensation from the tourist board?

Covid-19: Organisations and aid to help

Reader question: I have lived in France for over 20 years but due to the fall in value of the pound and the loss of small part-time work - cooking for others - I will have difficulty with my rental payment this month. I am 82, fit and well, but am in the so-called 'vulnerable' classification. I am in the French health system and don't want to go back to UK but my situation is going to be very difficult for at least two - three months. Are there organisations that can help or advise me? I live near Nice in the Alpes-Maritimes.

Covid-19 France: Who can receive CAF exceptional aid?

The government is providing one-off financial aid to help low-income households which will be paid out automatically on May 15.

France lockdown: Can I see people in a support bubble?

People who live alone are not allowed to form support bubbles with other households in France. Other forms of support are available.

What help is available for victims of online bullying in France?

For serious cases of bullying, the police or gendarmerie can be contacted and there is a specific website for reporting harassment that is sexist or related to sexuality

A guide to how to arrange home help in France

How to get help in the home from daily tasks such as ironing and gardening to assistance with household members and more

France rolls out national sex crime prevention helpline

National rollout of free helpline follows a successful trial in seven regions

French animal sanctuary in urgent need of donations

Big V, a sanctuary in France that cares for more than 160 rescued animals, is in urgent need of donations and volunteers if it is to survive

Calculate your property value online with these websites

Prople need accurate property valuations for many reasons – and not only for high value homes and wealth tax liabilities – so the government has set up online tools to make the job easier.

Volunteer platform launches to help in Covid-19 crisis

The French government has launched a new website for anyone who would like to help vulnerable people during the health crisis.

Dementia help on offer at new group

A new group for English-speaking families facing the challenges of dementia has launched

Laying off home help with French CESU

The Cesu home worker payment system is convenient for employing a gardener, cleaner or childcare help at your home but you must abide by certain rules if you wish to stop the work.

French refuge inspired by ‘TV star’ cat

A refuge for abandoned cats is looking for homes for their animals, as well as volunteers to help with fundraising, donate food or just spend time there.

Helping all to feel included

New English-speaking members are being welcomed by an association that helps lonely elderly people and works to improve the environment.

Help in France for people lacking computer skills?

I am not good with computers. Are there any services that can help me complete formalities online? D.B.

Do you know which emergency number to dial ?

Boy, 5, saves mother’s life as he knew emergency number to dial

Quick reliable help at home

If you need a tradesperson urgently to fix a leak or mend a broken lock, then the website mesdepanneurs.fr could help.

Sign up to support the homeless in France

A simple way for the public to give practical help to homeless people has been launched by the La Cloche association.

France's Gilets oranges feed the world all year round

We have heard a lot recently about the gilets jaunes – but it’s good to hear too about the gilets oranges .

French civic service: volunteering but with benefits

Service Civique gives young people the chance to do voluntary work for between six months and a year.

European victim helpline number 116 006 launches today

A new European-wide helpline number designed to offer victims direct access to professional support associations following crimes such as assault and rape has launched today (Tuesday December 4).

French social agency has mission to support artists

Despite its name, La Maison des Artistes is not a bar, a studio or a gallery about the history of the great masters... it is the social security organisation that works on behalf of artists.

Handy app for parents

Help on the go

Helpline offers English support, no matter the problem

Paris-based SOS Helpline has been offering a friendly ear to English speakers in France for 40 years

When our house burned down we discovered ‘solidarity’

Sue and Mark Evans tell how their French community looked after them when they needed it most

Restos du Coeur is more than food

Well-known food aid group Restos du Cœur is looking for volunteers in its programme to help people look for work. The charity, started by the late comedian Coluche, is in the middle of its food bank activities with its winter campaign which runs until March.

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Useful French terms to help you with new clothes mending scheme

How France's free CCAS centres can help residents

Last days to benefit from open day event at French admin help centres

Help for the bereaved is just one phone call away

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Covid France and mental health: 4 platforms with support in English

Financial aid for gîte and chambre d’hôtes owners

Covid-19: Organisations and aid to help

Covid-19 France: Who can receive CAF exceptional aid?

France lockdown: Can I see people in a support bubble?

What help is available for victims of online bullying in France?

A guide to how to arrange home help in France

France rolls out national sex crime prevention helpline

French animal sanctuary in urgent need of donations

Calculate your property value online with these websites

Coronavirus: do plant-based supplements reduce immunity?

Cancer charity continues its wider help for vulnerable

Delivery service looking for volunteers

Volunteer platform launches to help in Covid-19 crisis

Make sense of: Maisons de Services in France

French App in focus - Youpijob

Help show vital role of Britons to south west France?

Franco British network volunteers step in

Five words that began a charity revolution in France

Dementia help on offer at new group

Laying off home help with French CESU

French refuge inspired by ‘TV star’ cat

Helping all to feel included

Help in France for people lacking computer skills?

Do you know which emergency number to dial ?

Quick reliable help at home

Sign up to support the homeless in France

France's Gilets oranges feed the world all year round

French civic service: volunteering but with benefits

European victim helpline number 116 006 launches today

French social agency has mission to support artists

Handy app for parents

Helpline offers English support, no matter the problem

When our house burned down we discovered ‘solidarity’

Restos du Coeur is more than food

Helping with rescue animals can transform their lives

Keep calm and camion – aid bus drives your worries away

Foster carers needed to give pets a new chance

Volunteers step up for refugees

SNCF 'first class' for disabled help

No more facing a crowd alone with new website

Aiding Manche newcomers