Household support fund

There are many ways you can find support to help yourself and your family as household costs rise

The Household Support Fund has now closed

Funded by UK Government

From April 1 2026, the Crisis and Resilience Fund will be launched in England. This is a new Government-funded programme that replaces the Household Support Fund (HSF) and Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP).

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Household Support Fund Allocation

Online Applications Scheme

Amount: £750,000

Adult Social Care

Amount: £60,000

Children's and Families

Free School Meals amount: £1,878,840
School Hardship amount: £806,000
Care Leavers amount: £50,000
Family Hubs amount: £50,000

Working Age Adults

Winter Warmth Team amount: £300,000
Voluntary Organisations amount: £200,000
Homelessness Team amount: £270,000
Housing Support amount: £40,000

The Department of Work and Pensions allocate a 5% administration cost. In previous funds Dudley and its partners has been within this allocation.

The Government's 2024 Spring budget extended the Household Support Fund (HSF) for another 6 months. Known as Household Support Fund 5 (HSF5), it covered 1 April to 30 September 2024, with Dudley receiving £2,625,519.

Household Support Fund 5 Summary

The Government's 2024 Autumn budget extended the Household Support Fund (HSF) for another 6 months. Known as Household Support Fund 6 (HSF6), it covered 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2025, with Dudley receiving £2,625,519.

See more detailed information and fund summaries

Important notice

We have recently had reports of scam calls to some residents from an unknown number asking them to apply for a "Household Support Fund Loan".

Please note: We will not contact you and ask you to make a claim for the Household Support Fund in Dudley.