Last updated:
30th May 2025
Household Support Fund
Money to help if you're struggling with food, bills or energy costs
The Household Support Fund is designed to help you if you are struggling with food, bills or energy costs. Funding has been allocated by the Department for Work and Pensions, with the previous round of funding closing in March.
In order to undertake the next round of funding, we will be reviewing and agreeing criteria with the Hardship Alliance and we will contact you in the autumn.
Those who have previously been in receipt of support will be contacted to inform them that the approach is changing, with a view to ensuring funds are in place ahead of the winter period when there is the greatest need. To find out more about the help available, visit the cost of living hub.
You can also contact Citizens Advice Wokingham to get help with benefits, debt, housing, relationship problems and employment law. Call 0808 278 7958, Monday to Friday.
Funded by Government
£742 million has been made available to councils in England to support vulnerable households with the cost of essentials through the Household Support Fund in 2025/26.
The funding is an extension of the Household Support Fund and has been allocated by the Department for Work and Pensions to Councils in England, who use it to support those in need in their local area.
Visit the Government's cost of living help pages for more information.
