Household support fund
The Household Support Fund is currently closed for applications.
It will re-open for essential support in due course.
The last round of the Household Support Fund scheme closed on 31 March. If you successfully applied before 31 March, we’re processing your payment and this will be with you soon.
What is the Household Support Fund?
You may be able to get help from us with essential costs. This is known as the Household Support Fund.
The fund is provided by the government.
We use this fund to support you if you’re struggling to afford things like:
- energy and water bills
- food
- essential items
Other help you can get
- Check you're receiving all the benefits you're entitled to
- join the Ilford Community Grocery Store for £5 a year
- visit TCL Reuse Centre for refurbished furniture and white goods at affordable prices
- get cost of living advice
- apply for a Discretionary Housing Payment
- check what support is available at Turn2Us
- get support with preparing for work and finding employment at Work Redbridge
- go to Money Helper for free money advice
