Household support fund

We will be providing additional financial help due to exceptional hardship for energy and food cost support. This scheme is currently being developed so is not yet open for applications. Once this scheme is available to apply, this page will be updated with the relevant information.

Once the application is available, applications for the household support fund will be made online, but please be aware that:

• you can only make one application in any six month period
• if you live with a spouse or partner, you must make a joint application for your household even if your spouse/partner does not apply. Your eligibility will depend on your joint income and savings

Please note that this funding will be only available to households in receipt of either Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction. If your household does not qualify for either of these, unfortunately you will not be eligible for assistance and will be unable to progress an application once it becomes available.

If you do not currently receive either Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction, but believe you would be entitled, please ensure you apply for this as soon as possible.

If you are currently struggling and require support with energy and food before the scheme is open for applications, we have lots of information available regarding the cost of living, other benefits and grants available, and our HELP scheme which provides support in an emergency or crisis situation for food, furniture and white goods. You can contact the HELP scheme on 0808 175 3599 Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.