Wyre Council has received additional funding from the Department of Work and Pensions for the Household Support Fund (HSF). This fund is aimed at assisting households that are experiencing financial difficulties due to the increasing costs of living, such as bills for energy and water, food, and wider essentials. Eligibility for this support is not restricted to those receiving benefits, but it is intended for those who are encountering financial hardship.
You can apply for a HSF payment if:
- you live in Wyre and are a council tax payer; and
- you are responsible for the payment of the household energy bills in respect of your home; and
- you have less than £16,000 in savings.
and;
Family Circumstances
You are a couple or single adult with dependent children in respect of whom you receive child benefit, and your total annual gross household income is below £40,000 for a single adult and £52,000 for a couple.
Or
You are a couple or single adult with no dependent children and your total annual gross household income is below £25,000 for a single adult and £30,000 for a couple.
You will need to upload evidence to support your application. Details of the evidence you need to upload will depend on your personal circumstances but include wage/salary slips and a copy of your latest energy bill.
Payments awarded will be issued in the form of supermarket vouchers or a pre-paid energy card.
Supermarket vouchers - you can choose from Aldi, Asda, Farmfoods, Iceland, M&S, Morrisons, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose.
