Individuals and families across Wolverhampton are missing out on entitlements to which they are eligible.
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boost is more than just an entitlements initiative; it’s a movement to build resilience and ensure that no one misses out on the help they are entitled to.

By simplifying the process of claiming eligible entitlements and focusing on resilience-building, boost puts people at the heart of its mission - helping them move from uncertainty to security.

We want to empower you to unlock your full financial potential, make it easier to access the support and income available to you.

Need support with building financial resilience and managing your money

You can request support from the boost Financial Wellbeing Team by either:

  • Emailing: boost@wolverhampton.gov.uk 
     
  • Calling: 01902 553316 
     
  • Access boost support in the community:
    • Monday
      • Tettenhall Library, 1-3 Upper Street, WV6 8QF. 4pm – 7pm
      • Wednesfield Library, 2 Well Lane, WV11 1XT. 4pm – 7pm
      • Warstones Library, 37 Pinfold Grove, WV4 4PT. 2pm – 5pm
    • Wednesday
      • Civic Centre, St Peters Square, WV1 1SH. 1pm – 5pm 
    • Thursday
      • Bob Jones Community Hub, Bromley Street, WV2 3AS. 4pm – 7pm
      • Children’s Village Family Hub, Graiseley Lane, WV11 1PE. 9am – 12pm
      • East Park Library, Hurstbourne Crescent, WV1 2EE. 2pm – 5pm
    • Friday
      • Dove Family Hub, Grangefield Close, WV8 1XF. 10am - 1pm
      • Rocket Pool Family Hub, Rocket Pool Drive, WV14 8BH. 10am - 2pm 
    • Saturday
      • Central Library, Snow Hill, WV1 3AX. 10am - 1pm
If you think you may be entitled to benefits but are unsure

Complete a missing benefit self-assessment

You can request support to help you complete a missing benefit self-assessment by either:

  • Emailing: boost@wolverhampton.gov.uk 
     
  • Calling: 01902 553316
     
  • Accessing boost support in the community:
    • Mondays 
      • 10am - 4pm
      • Best Start Family Hub Whitmore Reans, Lansdowne Road, Whitmore Reans, WV1 4AL
    • Tuesdays
      • 5pm - 7pm
      • Bob Jones Community Hub, Bromley Street, Blakenhall, Wolverhampton, WV2 3AS
    • Wednesdays 
      • 12pm - 4pm
      • Best Start Family Hub Children’s Village, Graiseley Lane, Wednesfield, WV11 1PE
    • Fridays
      • 10am - 1pm
      • Best Start Family Hub Graiseley, Pool Street, Blakenhall, WV2 4NE
If you know you need support with a benefit claim

You can request support to help you to complete a benefits form by either:

  • Emailing: boost@wolverhampton.gov.uk 
     
  • Calling: 01902 553316
     
  • Accessing boost support in the community:
    • Mondays 
      • 10am - 4pm
      • Best Start Family Hub Whitmore Reans, Lansdowne Road, Whitmore Reans, WV1 4AL
    • Tuesdays
      • 5pm - 7pm
      • Bob Jones Community Hub, Bromley Street, Blakenhall, Wolverhampton, WV2 3AS
    • Wednesdays 
      • 12pm - 4pm
      • Best Start Family Hub Children’s Village, Graiseley Lane, Wednesfield, WV11 1PE
    • Fridays
      • 10am - 1pm
      • Best Start Family Hub Graiseley, Pool Street, Blakenhall, WV2 4NE
If you have attempted to apply for benefits but been unsuccessful

You can request support from a boost Welfare Rights Officer by either:

If you are financially struggling, you can also access the Household Support Fund.

Wider support and information can be found by visiting Cost of Living Support.

You can access additional entitlement information by visiting Benefits.

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