The Government has announced new funding to support people who are in financial crisis. This funding will replace the current Household Support Fund, which will end on 31 March 2026.
The new fund, called the Crisis and Resilience Fund, is intended to help people cope with a sudden, unexpected expense or loss of income, while also helping with longer term financial resilience.
The fund will run from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029.
Bedford Borough Council has been allocated £2.5 million for the period 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.
We're currently gathering information to help decide what the scheme will look like.
We're aiming for our scheme to start by June 2026, following approval from the council's Executive.
The Crisis and Resilience Fund is funded by the UK Government.
If you are currently experiencing a crisis and need urgent support please contact the welfare team who are here to help on 01234 718033. You can also see our Local Welfare Provision webpage for more information.
If you rely on an oil heating system and are facing difficulty with the current rising costs then additional support to heat your home is available for eligible customers.
