UPDATE: 20.2.23
The Government announced it will continue to support households most in need with the significantly rising cost of living, by providing an additional £421m for the Household Support Fund across England. These funds were distributed to authorities to be allocated in line with Government guidance.
The Household Support Fund helps households with the cost of essentials such as food, energy and water bills and wider essentials such as clothing and white goods.
Waverley is working with local organisations to allocate the funding it received as well as operating an application scheme. Details of how to apply to the application scheme can be found below.
The Household Support Fund does not provide immediate emergency support for households in crisis.
The application scheme will close once all funds have been spent or by 31 March, whichever is the sooner.
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
You may be asked to provide documents to support your application such as bank statements and utility bills.
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:
- a household living in Waverley
- finding it hard to pay essential household bills
How do I apply?
SCHEME CLOSED: If you live in Haslemere, Godalming, Cranleigh or any of Waverley's villages
The application scheme for residents living in Haslemere, Godalming, Cranleigh or any of Waverley's villages is now closed as these funds have been spent.
These applications were being processed by Waverley Borough Council.
Please do not contact Farnham Town Council if you live in any of these areas as the Farnham Support Fund is only able to support Farnham residents.
If you live in Farnham
Applications are being processed by the Farnham Support Fund.
Please visit the Farnham Support Fund page of Farnham Town Council's website for details.
Tel: 01252 712667
Email: supportfund@farnham.gov.uk
Privacy Notice
The Privacy Notice for the Household Support Fund explains what happens to the personal information you provide when you contact Waverley Borough Council.