Family Discounts and Deals

Rescue surplus meals, groceries, and bakery items from local supermarkets and cafes at a fraction of the original cost, or collect free items shared by local neighbors on OLIO.

Supermarket cafes (Asda, Tesco, Morrisons) and restaurant chains regularly offer £1 or free kids’ meals with adult purchases throughout school holidays.

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Updated guides covering family cost-of-living support, school uniform assistance grants, energy advice, and special needs financial support.

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If you are on a water meter, receive qualifying benefits, and have either 3+ children under 19 OR a household member with a medical condition requiring extra water, WaterSure caps your annual bill.

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Children aged 5 to 15 automatically receive 50% off standard adult rail fares across the UK. Train operators also offer discounted termly or annual Educational Season Tickets for pupils traveling to school.

National Rail Child Fare Info →

Gives 1/3 off rail fares across Great Britain for both the cardholder and an accompanying adult companion.

Apply for Disabled Person’s Railcard →

Eligible pupils with physical or hidden disabilities qualify for free off-peak bus travel. In Suffolk, a Companion Pass allows an accompanying parent or carer to travel free of charge too.

Apply via Suffolk County Council →

Assists drivers and parents transporting children with severe mobility or hidden disabilities (including severe anxiety or sensory needs) to park closer to destinations.

Apply via GOV.UK →

Allows a child (aged 8 and above) with access needs to obtain a free complimentary carer/companion ticket at participating UK cinemas (Odeon, Cineworld, Vue, and independent venues).

Apply for CEA Cinema Card →

Recognized proof of accessibility needs across UK theme parks, concerts, and attractions. Symbols discrete indicate requirements like essential companion, queue jump, or accessible facilities.

Apply for Nimbus Access Card →

Essential companions/carers receive free entry when accompanying a young person with additional needs at all National Trust properties and English Heritage historic sites.

Attractions offer heavily discounted tickets (£1–£3) for families receiving Universal Credit. Participating venues include London Zoo, Whipsnade Zoo, RHS Gardens, Kew Gardens, and Historic Royal Palaces.

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All school students can download and install Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) for free on up to 5 home PCs, Macs, or tablets using their school login credentials.

Access Office 365 Education →

Using a free local library card, pupils can access thousands of free audiobooks, eBooks, revision guides, and magazines via the Libby and BorrowBox apps.

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Once pupils reach age 16, they become eligible for free UNiDAYS and Student Beans accounts, unlocking instant savings on footwear, tech, and clothing.