Household Support Fund (HSF)

2024/25 scheme

We were allocated £4.6 million to provide support to low income and vulnerable households who were struggling with their energy and food costs, or who needed other essential household items. Funding covered the period between 1 April 2024 and 30 September 2024 and was in addition to our fun and food that runs during the main school holidays.

Household Support Fund 5 (HSF5) was a type of discretionary support, rather than being a legal entitlement. This means that awards were subject to the scheme having available/remaining funding.

Our 2024/25 scheme has now closed.

Struggling with food and/or fuel costs

If you are struggling to afford enough food and/or fuel please apply to our Welfare assistance scheme. 

Other cost of living support

HSF5 was a small part of the overall support that the government is providing to households. Further information on the support available to help you with the cost of living, including income and disability benefits, bills and allowances, childcare, housing and travel can be found on the Government's cost of living hub Gov.uk: Cost of living support.

Our Help with your money page provides information on where to get help with your money, including family finances, food and household bills, housing, benefits and debt.