Household Support Fund Round 6 - Closes 31 March 2025
It has been announced that there will be a sixth round of the Household Support Fund (HSF). Government have confirmed to Kent County Council (KCC) their share of the funding. KCC have also now confirmed that districts will receive an allocation of KCC’s HSF funding from Government.
To find out more regarding how KCC are using their share of the funding please visit https://www.kent.gov.uk/leisure-and-community/cost-of-living-support/urgent-financial-help-and-extra-support/household-support-fund
What will we do with our funding between now and 31 March 2025
Support with food
In respect of food and more wider support linked to food and energy, we are finalising arrangements to work with four charities locally, and details will be updated soon, in respect of how referrals, or access to this part of our scheme can be made
Essential White Goods
Professionals working with financially vulnerable residents, will be able to refer their residents to us for help & support, to buy or replace, essential white goods. We may be able to support residents to have access to new or refurbished white goods, for example cookers, fridges and washing machines. We are currently working with a local supplier and more details regarding when this part of the scheme will open will be available soon.
Support with Energy bills
In January 2025, we are working towards operating an application scheme, where residents struggling to pay their energy bills can apply for support. This will be subject to the following criteria:-
- Aged 16 or over.
- An Ashford Borough Council resident.
- Responsible for paying the household energy bill (only one award per household)
- Combined household income (including both benefit and employment payments) less than £40,000.00 per annum.
More details will be available on this page in early January. The scheme will run for the month of January only. You will be asked to provide evidence to support your application, such as a utility bill and/or bank statement.
