Crisis and Resilience Fund

logo funded by UK government It has been replaced by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF). This is not a like‑for‑like replacement: while the Household Support Fund focused on cost-of-living support, the CRF is aimed at financial crisis support and strengthening long‑term financial resilience.

The Government has announced the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) to help people facing financial crisis. The CRF is funded by the UK Government and will run for three years until 31 March 2029.

This national programme provides funding to local authorities in England to:

Support residents who cannot meet essential costs such as food, energy, or household items.
Strengthen long-term financial resilience, helping households increase income, reduce expenses, and manage financial shocks.
Ensure support is fair, accessible, flexible, and based on individual need.

Support may include crisis payments such as cash payments, vouchers, essential household items, and access to preventative services. Councils are encouraged to work with local partners to provide joined‑up support.

Worcestershire County Council and district council partners are currently developing the local scheme in line with Department for Work and Pensions guidance. This webpage will be updated as soon as more information becomes available.

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