Household Support Fund Policy

Who is eligible?

Our eligibility criteria balances supporting as many residents as we can with targeting our limited funds to support those who need our help the most.

 Applicants must:

  1. Be over the age of 16; and
  2. Live in the District/Borough (as your main residence); and
  3. Be without sufficient resources to meet the immediate short-term needs of themselves or dependents.

This scheme is designed to help ease financial pressures on households with low incomes, and to support those most in need. 

The scheme offers a one-off financial payment or other support (for example, a food bank referral or purchase of household goods) within a six-month period.