External Support

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

• Register with a local library for access to free resources, services, and workshops for residents. 
• Tower Hamlets Connect provides residents with information and advice on health and social care, local (free) events and activities and community services across the borough.
• Visit the Tower Hamlets Cost of Living website for support and information for local residents.
• Tower Hamlets Idea Stores provide free access to computers, printing, scanning and books.
• Tower Hamlets Food Store Project [PDF 1,227KB] is a place you can go every week to pick up large quantities of food for a small amount of money. Welfare Advisers in the Advice and Counselling Service can refer students, who are Tower Hamlets residents, to the Food Store.
• Working whilst studying can be a good way to earn some additional money, gain new skills and meet new people. Q-Temps provides access to quality vacancies across Queen Mary and with businesses in the surrounding area.
• Eventbrite brings together activities and events happening in the coming months in the borough, where many can be booked free of charge.

National Organisations

• Transport for London (TLF) provide discounted travel for students.
• Specialist charity shops offering upcycled goods, including furniture, electrical items, retro and clothing.
• Search Student Discounts 2023 for 500+ student discounts and active offers.

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