Financial help in a crisis

Where else to get financial support

If you’re struggling financially, you may also be able to get help from:

  • local advice services
  • community organisations
  • benefits or debt advice providers such as Citizens Advice, Turn2us or StepChange

Find more about cost of living support.

You can also:

Important information about the Household Support Fund  

The Household Support Fund, which previously provided support such as supermarket vouchers during school holidays for children eligible for free school meals, was funded by the government.

The government has now removed this funding and the scheme will close after the Easter Holidays.

If you are experiencing financial hardship, you may be able to get help through the Crisis and Resilience Fund.