Household Support Fund is available to those in most need of support

To date, the Household Support Fund has helped support many vulnerable residents within Cheshire West pay for energy bills, food, clothing, and wider essentials, including vouchers during school holidays.

In this latest round, £2,290,047 has been allocated to the Council and is available until 31 March 2023. The Fund is intended to support a wide range of low- income households in need including families with children of all ages, pensioners, unpaid carers, care leavers and disabled people.

An online application along with proactive allocation of financial support is planned, to ensure help reaches those people experiencing financial hardship as quickly as possible.

Working collaboratively with the Poverty Truth Advisory Board, partner organisations and schools, the Council has set out clear eligibility criteria. This information together with a list of partners supporting the scheme can be found on the Council’s website. A simple application form is also available for anyone not applying through one of the partner organisations.

How to access information and apply:

Online via: 

Household Support Fund web page

Telephone: 0808 175 3599 (Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm or between 10am to 2pm at weekends)
Visit your local library for support in accessing the information and application form online

Additional support can also be found on the cost of living support page:

Cost of living support | Cheshire West and Chester Council