Applications for the Household Support Fund are now closed.

If you are in need of emergency welfare support visit your nearest council One Stop Shop as soon as you can to speak with one of our advisers.

If you cannot access a One Stop Shop call our contact centre on 01454 868009.

The Household Support Fund from the UK Government ended on 31 March 2026.

From 1 April 2026 a new Crisis and Resilience Fund opened for applications.

Other help available

For information about other types of financial support available, including welfare benefits, housing costs, help for parents on low incomes visit our financial support for residents page.

Find out what cost of living help we provide, including food support, community welcome spaces and grants to help with energy bills and other household costs.

We also work with and allocate funding to the following organisations and charities to provide support:

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