From April 1 2026, the Crisis and Resilience Fund will be launched in England. This is a new Government-funded programme that replaces the Household Support Fund (HSF) and Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP).
The Department of Work and Pensions allocate a 5% administration cost. In previous funds Dudley and its partners has been within this allocation.
On 30 October 2024, the Government extended the Household Support Fund (HSF) for another 12 months, it covered 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 with a further £742m, with Dudley receiving £4.6m.
The Government's 2024 Autumn budget extended the Household Support Fund (HSF) for another 6 months. Known as Household Support Fund 6 (HSF6), it covered 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2025, with Dudley receiving £2,625,519.
The Government's 2024 Spring budget extended the Household Support Fund (HSF) for another 6 months. Known as Household Support Fund 5 (HSF5), it covered 1 April to 30 September 2024, with Dudley receiving £2,625,519.
