The Household Support Fund, provided by the Government, offers crisis support to households facing financial hardship. This fund is available until 31 March 2026.
The funding will be used to support:
- holiday Free School Meals, delivered through schools
- help with food and fuel costs
Support will be offered based on demand and available funding. Once the allocated budget is used up, no further awards can be made.
Additional targeted support will be available for vulnerable residents during the winter months.
If you're experiencing a crisis or emergency, you can apply for help by submitting an application to Bury food and fuel support.
Update on the Household Support Fund (HSF) and the new Crisis Relief Fund (CRF)
The Government has announced that the Household Support Fund (HSF) will end on 31 March 2026. A new scheme, the Crisis Relief Fund (CRF), will begin on 1 April 2026.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that CRF is a new scheme, not a continuation of HSF.
We are currently reviewing the Government guidance so we can understand what our new local support offer will need to be under the CRF.
Thank you for your patience while we work through these changes.
We will update this web page as soon as more information is available.
In the meantime, please continue to reach out for support through our food and fuel provision if you need help