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Financial help for people who rent their homes
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Help towards your Council Tax if your household has a low income
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Financial help is available through the Household Support Fund or the Bury Support Fund. These are intended to provide short term financial support for food and fuel.
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Extra financial help towards your rent and Council Tax.
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Council Tax reductions for pensioners who live with other adults on a low income
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Help with school meals if you have a low income and Infant Free School Meals for all children in reception to year 2 classes.
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Use the benefit calculator for information on income-related benefits, tax credits, contribution-based benefits, Council Tax Reduction, Carer's Allowance, Universal Credit, how these are calculated and how your benefits will be affected if you start work or change your working hours.
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Tell us if someone is claiming benefits they are not entitled to
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How to access free nursery education, also known as Early Education and Childcare (EEC) for 2 year olds who meet certain criteria.
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Help with your living and housing costs for working age people
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The Household Support Fund is a grant funded by the Department for Work and Pensions. It has been extended until 31 March 2024.
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Information about whose eligible and how to apply for school and college travel assistance.
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An extra £1.5m is available through the Household Support Fund to support households with the current cost of living crisis.
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Limits on the total amount benefits that working age people can receive.
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