In its Spring Statement 2022, the Government announced it would be providing an additional £350m for the Household Support Fund to help the most vulnerable households with the cost of essentials such as food, clothing and utilities. These funds were distributed to Councils across the country to be allocated in line with Government guidance.
Waverley are working with local organisations to allocate the funding received and details of how to apply to the scheme are below. If you have a question about how to apply, please note that contact telephone numbers vary dependent on where you live. Please do not contact the council’s main telephone number.
Applications are being processed as quickly as possible.
We are receiving a high number of applications which means that it may take up to two weeks from your application being received to us contacting you to let you know the outcome of your application or to ask for additional information to support your application.
The scheme will close once all funds have been spent.
What can I apply for?
Help is available towards:
- Food
- Utilities - gas, electricity and water
- Essentials linked to energy and water such as warm clothing, boiler repair
- Essential household appliances such as a cooker, washing machine etc
- Essential household items such as school uniform, bedding etc
Mortgage support will not be awarded. If you are having difficulties with your mortgage payments, contact your lender as soon as possible. Citizens Advice Waverley can also offer you advice if you are struggling to pay your mortgage.
Who can apply?
The Household Support Fund can provide help to individuals and families who are:
- facing immediate financial difficulties
- a household living in Waverley
- struggling to pay essential household bills
How do I apply?
If you live in Farnham
Applications are being processed by the Farnham Support Fund.
Please visit their website, Farnham Support Fund for details.
Tel: 01252 712667
Email: supportfund@farnham.gov.uk
If you live in Haslemere
Applications are being processed by Haslemere Town Council.
Please visit their website, Haslemere Town Council for details.
Tel: 01428 654305
Email: admin@haslemeretc.org
If you live in Godalming
Applications are being processed by Waverley Borough Council.
Please complete the online form.
Complete Household Support Fund Form
If you need a paper copy of the form, please contact us on 01483 523204
If you live in Cranleigh
Applications are being processed by Waverley Borough Council.
Please complete the online form.
Complete Household Support Fund Form
If you need a paper copy of the form, please contact us on 01483 523204
If you live in any of Waverley’s villages
Applications are being processed by Waverley Borough Council.
Please complete the online form.
Complete Household Support Fund Form
If you need a paper copy of the form, please contact us on 01483 523204