The Household Support Fund, funded by the Department of Work and Pensions, has been created to help people experiencing immediate financial hardship to pay for food, household energy or other essential items. The scheme will run until 31st March 2022. We would like to reach as many households as possible who may be struggling to heat their homes or pay for food this winter and especially those who may be vulnerable or more isolated. As an organisation that supports many households we would be very grateful for your help in reaching those who may benefit from the fund. Please find attached a copy of the leaflet and poster for the Household Support Fund for your use.
We are also working alongside a number of local trusted partners who are signed up to issue Household Support Fund direct awards to those they support. If you would like to find out more about this or are interested in signing up to make direct awards, please email communitycv@cambridgeshire.gov.uk .
Further information on the fund can be found below.
Support is offered in two ways:
- Support with food, household energy and other essentials for individuals and families
- Direct food voucher scheme
The Household Support Fund is now available to apply for online. For more information or to access the form directly please follow the link below.
Household Support Fund – Peterborough City Council
Household Support Fund – Cambridgeshire County Council
You can find further details on the Fund below:
- New Household Support Fund – Peterborough City Council
- Committee agree new Household Support Fund which will help those in need this winter – Cambridgeshire County Council
If there is any specific messaging you feel would resonate with households you are supporting, the comms materials can be adjusted as needed and we would really value your expertise on this.
The flyers and posters can also be provided in different languages- if you would like a copy in other languages or we can do anything else to help reach those you support with this information please don’t hesitate to get in touch or let us know if you would like to meet to discuss.