On 2 September 2024 the Government announced that the Household Support Fund (HSF) would be extended for a further six months, from 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2025, with a further £421m of funding, the fund has been made available to County Councils and Unitary Authorities in England to support those most in need
The Household Support Fund is there to help low-income households, including families, pensioners, unpaid carers, care leavers and disabled people. It provides immediate help for those who are struggling. This could include help with energy, water, broadband and phone bills, as well as other essentials such as food, clothing, and hygiene products. The fund can also assist with transport-related costs such as car repairs, buying a bicycle or paying for fuel.
Please note:
Our application process will be made live on January 22 for borough residents of all ages to apply for a one-off single payment of £200.
Anyone that has already received an award in this financial year will not be eligible.
Those who qualify for the payment need to apply online from January 22, with the payments allocated on a first come first served basis.
The Household Support Fund applications process is approximately 15% of the HSF6 fund.
More information
Find out more about the Household Support Fund