Applications for the Household Support Fund are now open.
The Department of Work and Pensions has allocated funding to help families struggling financially in Surrey, providing crisis support to vulnerable households most in need of help with the cost of essentials.
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council is working with three local charities to administer funds from the Household Support Fund to people experiencing financial hardship across the borough. The council will work with The Good Company (tel: 020 8786 8221), Citizen's Advice Epsom and Ewell (tel: 0808 278 7963) and The Meeting Room (tel: 07413 9789422) to ensure that funds reach those who need it most. Funds must be allocated by 31 March 2025.
What type of support is available?
The support available through the fund may include help with energy and water energy bill, food vouchers, wider essentials including period and hygiene products, through to essential transport-related costs. Support may also be available for those struggling impacted by unforeseen costs. Please contact any of the organisations for more information.
Who is eligible?
The Fund is intended to cover a wide range of low-income households in need, including families with children of all ages, pensioners, unpaid carers, care leavers and disabled people, larger families, single-person households, and those struggling with one-off financial shocks or unforeseen events.
You need to be a resident in the borough of Epsom & Ewell.
How to Apply
Whilst Epsom and Ewell Borough Council are not taking direct applications for the Household Support Fund, applications can be made through Citizen's Advice Epsom and Ewell or through this link:
https://www.caee.org.uk/household-support-fund/
Residents may also visit the Advice Café in Epsom and The Good Company will be there. This is held every Friday, 10am-12noon, at St. Barnabus' Church, Epsom. They offer advice and support through a wide variety of services.
Further Support
Applications can also be made to the Surrey Crisis Fund who can assist those struggling with the cost of living.
Please note, that recently there have been reports of scam calls to residents from an unknown number asking them to apply for a Household Support Fund loan. If someone calls you to ask you to apply for a Household Support Fund loan, please hang up.
