The UK government's Department for Work and Pensions have extended the Household Support Fund to be made available to councils in England to help with significant rising living costs until March 2026.
The fund is intended to help those who do not have enough resources to meet immediate short term living costs such as food, energy and essential items. The scheme also will focus on preventive support porviding sources of advice and assistance to make longer lasting change in circumstances.
In Chorley we have developed our approach to distribute this funding by working collectively in partnership with our community organisations and voluntary groups to provide support whilst also linking residents with wider support.
Please note that Household Support Fund processing times for support may vary between organisations. This support is not provided immediately.
Type of requests that will be not be covered by the Household Support Fund:
- any requests for items that are not essential
- applications from those with sufficient income or savings
- requests for support where this is the responsibility of the landlord.
Support Available
Please note that you do not need to be on benefits or unemployed to receive this funding if you can demonstrate need.
Select the relevant option below to view more information.
- Energy Support
- Family and Children Support – Essential items and Food
- Food Support
- Additional important information on accessing the fund
- Other forms of Cost of Living support
If you need additional help or have further questions please contact us on 01257 515151 or email hsf@chorley.gov.uk and use the description "Household Support Fund" in your email.