The money comes via the Household Support Fund and is for low-income families receiving eligible benefits
Many households could be due an extra £200 in Government support in the coming weeks – just in time for the winter months and rising bills. The financial help is to come from the Government's Household Support Fund . This is an £842 million cash pot funded by the Department for Work and Pensions . The money is allocated to local councils to help low-income households and struggling families in their area.
said: 'The Household Support Fund Round 4 is available to ease the financial burdens faced by vulnerable citizens living in Birmingham. 'Birmingham Voluntary Service Council's Hardship Grant Community Fund , part of wider Household Support Fund activity, will be running through until 31st March 2024.
will be distributing grants of up to £200 to Birmingham households currently facing financial hardship, with the funds intended to help households with food costs and energy payments.' Who is eligible? To be eligible for the financial help in Birmingham, you'll have to meet the following set of criteria. Eligibility and help available differs in each local authority.
website here .The funding is available until 31 March 2024. However, households are urged to be quick if they do want to apply – as the scheme will close once all available funds have been given out. If applying, you'll have to provide proof of address, as well as proof of means-tested benefits. When will payments be made? There's no set date as to when payments will be made.
team will be in touch to complete your application and with a date you're likely to get the cash. Payments will be made directly into your bank account and could come within a few weeks. Will this payment affect my other benefits? No. Receiving a grant from the Household Support Fund will not affect any other benefits you are receiving or may be entitled to.
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