Household Support Fund - now closed

Crisis And Resilience Fund coming soon

The Household Support Fund is now closed and is no longer accepting applications.

The Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) is a new three-year scheme funded by the UK government from April 2026. Lancaster City Council are currently finalising the delivery of this fund and this page will be updated soon.

If you need support before we open the CRF application process, please contact Citizens Advice

The CRF has been created to help vulnerable households who encounter financial difficulties as a result of a sudden unexpected expense and to support activity that builds individual and community financial resilience. The UK Government funding will be delivered in the following ways:

• Crisis Payments: Offering urgent financial support for those experiencing a financial shock. A financial shock refers to an unforeseen expense or sudden decrease in income that creates strain on a household's budget. These payments are intended to meet short-term needs. 
• Housing Payments: Providing financial support towards housing needs, to those who face a shortfall in meeting their housing costs.
• Resilience Services: Offering services from councils or external providers to help strengthen financial resilience, stability, and independence.
• Community Coordination: Strengthening local communities by investing in voluntary and community sector organisations that connect and enhance the local support landscape.
• Help with Heating oil: The government has also announced targeted support for low income households who are facing immediate financial difficulties as a result of rising heating oil prices.