Unsure where to find help after the floods? This handy guide will point you in the right direction.

* Cumbria Flood Recovery Fund, run by the Cumbria Community Foundation - Grants for individuals and families affected by flooding, and voluntary and community groups supporting relief work. To apply or donate, visit www.cumbriafoundation.org or call 01900-825760.

* South Lakeland District Council - £500 flood recovery payments to flood-hit households in South Lakeland. If you have not yet received a letter or payment, visit www.southlakeland.gov.uk/flooding-help-and-advice/grants/500-household-grant/

* Council tax relief for up to 12 months for residents hit by flooding. For more details and to apply, visit www.southlakeland.gov.uk/flooding-help-and-advice/grants/council-tax-flood-relief/

* £5,000 grants for flood defence work at affected properties have been announced by the Government and will be administered by SLDC. Letters will be sent out, but to find out more visit www.southlakeland.gov.uk/flooding-help-and-advice/grants/household-flood-resilience-grant. (If you live in Eden, visit www.eden.gov.uk/floodresiliencegrant)

* Business rates relief up to 100 per cent for three months, even if the premises reopen in that time. To apply, visit www.southlakeland.gov.uk/flooding-help-and-advice/grants/business-rate-relief/

* Kendal Relief in Need Charity - Supports people in need in Kendal with grants for items such as furniture, cookers, school meals and hospital transport (not salaries or rent). Priority will be given to people who are struggling financially or were uninsured. To apply, donate or find out more, email Rev Rob Saner-Haigh at vicar@kendalparishchurch.co.uk or phone 01539-721248 (office hours).

* Cumbria Growth Hub - Flood-affected businesses may be eligible for between £3,000 and £10,000 from a £5m Government flood recovery fund, to help resume trading. Grants are available to non-farming businesses (up to 250 full-time equivalent employees). Growth Hub advisers are available free of charge to assist with action plans and applications. For more, phone 0844-257-8450 or visit www.cumbriagrowthhub.co.uk

* Farmers' flood recovery fund - For details, visit www.gov.uk/government/news/recovery-fund-for-flood-affected-farmers-opens

* Time to Pay - This scheme allows flood-affected businesses extra time to pay taxes to HMRC, including VAT, PAYE and corporation tax. Phone the HMRC hotline on 0800-904-7900.