Preston City Council encourages residents to apply for latest round of Household Support Fund

Tuesday, 29 October 2024 07:33

By Central Radio News

The latest round of the Household Support Fund is now open for applications from all residents of Preston to apply for help and assistance.

This could be for:

Energy and water bills
Food
Essentials linked to energy, water and food
Wider essentials.

The objective of this round of funding is to help residents of Preston with rising energy costs, however continued support is also available for other essentials too.

Councillor Khan, Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing said: "Schemes like the Household Support Fund are intended to help those who need help and support during these difficult times, and I would urge all eligible residents in need of help and assistance with energy and water bills, food and essential items to apply."

To be eligible, applicants must reside in the Preston area. More than one application will be considered in this round of funding, however there must be a minimum of three months between applications.

Funding is aimed at anyone who cannot pay for essential items and to those residents who are no longer eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment to apply.

You do not have to be in receipt of benefits to get help from your local council. If you are in receipt of benefits, they will not be affected if you receive a payment from the Household Support scheme.

For a list of supporting evidence and more information, visit the Household Support Fund page.

How to apply for the Household Support Fund

You can apply online via the Household Support Fund form, and for any queries or help with your online application please call 01772 906777.

Applications are open until Monday, 31 March 2025. However, this is subject to change if all funds have been exhausted.