Household Support Fund

Many people are struggling with the rising cost of living. If you're one of those people, then the Household Support Fund may be able to help you.

Recently extended by the Government until 31 March 2024, the Household Support Fund is there to support households in the most need, especially with energy costs, food, water bills and other related essential items. The fund is available to a broad range of low-income households across the borough including families with children of all ages, pensioners, unpaid carers, care leavers, and people with disabilities.

It's worth noting that you don't need to be getting benefits to receive help from the Household Support Fund and if you are receiving benefits the additional funding to help with the cost of living will not affect your benefits.

To find out more about the Household Support Fund and to check if you're eligible to apply, visit:

There is also information and guidance about food provision, money advice and mental health and wellbeing support on the Council's cost of living page: