The Household Support Fund was announced by the Government to support vulnerable households back in 2019. The Government announced it will continue to support households most in need, to help with global inflationary challenges, by providing an additional £842m for the Household Support Fund across England during 2023/24. It is designed to help ease financial pressures on residents by providing short-term help. The Waverley fund will remain open until March 31st 2024, or until the funds run out.
The current tranche of the Household Support Fund is available to support those most in need, to help with the rising cost of living. Households in Waverley are encouraged to apply for help with essential household items.
Grants of up to £550 are available towards:
· Food
· Utilities - gas, electricity and water
· Essentials linked to energy and water such as warm clothing, boiler repair, heaters, draught excluders
· Essential household appliances such as a cooker, washing machine, microwave, slow cooker, air fryer
· Essential household items such as school uniform, bedding.
Information about how households can apply is available on our website Waverley Borough Council - Financial support for residents
This fund is available until 31 March 2024 or until all funds are spent, whichever is sooner.
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