Financial Aid for Families
CASH-STRAPPED Brits can claim a one-off winter payment to help with rising energy prices – but will need to act fast to bank the money.
Apply Now Before It's Too Late
The one-off payment of £250 could prove vital for families up and down the country who are struggling to keep on top of their every-day needs. Brits will need to act fast as applications close in March of this year.
Government's Household Support Fund
The financial aid is being offered to residents of Bath and North East Somerset, and councillors are instructing residents to apply through their council website as soon as they can. The new bursary is part of the Government's Household Support Fund (HSF) which is a pot of money issued to councils across the country to help their residents with financial hardship.
Generous Funding Available
Announced on their website, Bath and North East Somerset Council have informed their constituents that a fund of £150 is available – which can be upped to a generous £250 for some. Each council nets a different figure, which is determined by the size of the catchment area, population, and need of those who dwell there.
Eligibility and How to Apply
To apply, residents must be over 18 with a permanent address in the area, have less than £6,000 saved and receive a qualifying benefit or be on a low combined income of no more than £500 a week. Applications for the fund will close on March 31, meaning Brits only have a couple of months to claim the cash-injection. Check with your local council to find out what support is available and the eligibility criteria.
Call for Extension
The Household Support Fund has been a life-saver for many low-income homes since it was first introduced – and although the government is yet to confirm if it will be extended – some are calling for the renewal to be announced for at least one more year. Without an extension, there is a risk of more households falling into financial crisis and homelessness.
Prepare for the Cost of Living Crisis
This comes after a survey taken last year showed that three in 10 Brits fear they won't be able to put food on the table as the cost of living crisis continues. And it could be about to get even harder for UK dwellers as Brits have been warned to brace for the crisis to get even worse this year.
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