Household support fund and Cost of living crisis fund.

There are two types of funds available to residents.

• Household support fund- For residents who cannot afford essentials such as food, energy bills or housing, may be eligible for a payment from the government-funded, Household Support Fund.
• Residents can apply for one of 3 payment options depending on the residents circumstances. If the resident is in receipt of benefits, this will not be affected if they get a payment from the fund.   

Please find more information, eligibility criteria and application form for the Household support fund here

• Cost of living crisis fund - For residents who cannot afford essentials such as food, energy bills or housing, may be eligible to a payment from our Cost of Living Crisis Fund. 
• Each Crisis Fund payment is worth up to £500. The amount depends on your circumstances and the size of your household.

Please find more information, eligibility criteria and application form for the Cost of living crisis support fund.

•  The Family Fund Scheme-Landlord services run the Family Fund scheme, this scheme is to assist  new council tenants, who are struggling financially with purchasing  household items such as white goods, beds, bedding and household furniture. 

To find out more about this scheme, please contact your local neighbourhood officer, details of how to find the neighbourhood officer by postcode can be found here

Added 14/4/20

Updated 21/4/20

Updated 11/04/2024