Cost-of-living crisis awards are where an individual or family are facing severe financial hardship and cannot afford food, warmth, water, electricity and household essentials. As such, there is a risk they will suffer harm without help as they have no other source of financial support available to them.

• A household can receive a maximum of two awards in a 12-month period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. Residents applying for their first award are prioritised. Applicants can apply for 1 award between 1st April and 30th September and a second award between 1st October to 31st March. Payments are subject to the scheme’s budget position. If you have an exceptional case with the resident in urgent need, please contact [email protected] for agreement on the case being prioritised.
• In exceptional circumstances, if sufficient information and evidence is supplied in the application, higher values may be awarded. Please use the relevant field in the application. If a higher value award is needed, please contact [email protected] for agreement.
• The scheme’s budget position will be taken into consideration when making an award.
• COL award must be 2 months from HSF award.

Further information regarding the Cost of Living Awards can be found in the COL and HSF briefing note.

See more details including eligibility criteria and how to apply on the Camden Council website: Apply for the Cost of Living Crisis Fund - Camden Council