Cost of living toolkit

Spread the word about cost of living support options

This toolkit is for anyone whose organisation is helping residents navigate the cost of living crisis – especially during winter 2023/24.

Copy for all digital assets like websites, newsletters and social media can be downloaded from the cost of living toolkit copy page.

Download, personalise and share these materials as far and wide as you can.

Many people are experiencing cost of living issues and money problems for the first time. You sharing this information helps bring new people forward to get the right help.

Social media

Use this copy and assets on social media to encourage people to come forward for help.

We have suggested social media copy you can copy and paste on our cost of living toolkit copy page.

Download artwork for social media

Post copy to be used alongside these posts can be found on our cost of living toolkit copy page.

Posters and leaflets

The below images should be printed out and placed in public locations. They should not be shared online.

We have also produced some leaflets for public locations across the borough. These can be seen below and can be shared digitally. If you’d like hard copies, email CEM@wokingham.gov.uk

Email signature

Download this graphic and add it to your email signature.

Add alternative text (or alt text) to make it accessible.

Copy this text to use alongside the email signature graphic: Visit the cost of living help hub for support.

Audio recording for WhatsApp

We have recorded a message that we encourage you to share on WhatsApp. This can be found below and shared or downloaded.

Share from mobile device

Download the file. Use the download button above
On Apple devices this should be in the 'Downloads' folder in the Files app. On Android devices this should be in the 'Downloads' folder in the Files app
Select the file, then select 'share', then select WhatsApp. Choose the groups or people you want to share the audio file with
Follow up with a link to the cost of living help hub

Share from desktop

Download the file. Use the download button above
Email the file to your mobile phone with WhatsApp on it
From the email, select the audio file and select the 'share' icon, then select WhatsApp. Choose the groups you want to share the audio file with
Follow up with a link to the cost of living help hub

Updates

These toolkit pages will be updated through the autumn and winter. Come back and check them for new information to share.

If you notice any issues or want to request specific materials or information, email CEM@wokingham.gov.uk.