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 and details of how to apply to the scheme can be found 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.
The Household Support Fund does not provide immediate emergency support for households in crisis.
We are experiencing a high number of applications and there may be a delay in processing applications.
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
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?
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
If you live in Haslemere, Godalming, Cranleigh or any of Waverley's villages
Applications are being processed by Waverley Borough Council.
Please complete the online form.
Household Support Fund Application Form
If you are unable to complete the form online or have a general query about the Household Support Fund, please contact us on 01483 523204.
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.