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Household Support Fund

Funded by the Department for Work and Pensions on behalf of the UK government, the Household Support Fund scheme supports vulnerable Kent households in need of help with significantly rising living costs.

Extension to the Household Support Fund

The Government announced on 2 September 2024 that a further extension to the Household Support Fund will run from October until March 2025.

Pensioner support scheme

With the recent changes to Winter Fuel Payment eligibility for pensioners, we will be launching a food and/or energy scheme later this year, available for pension aged residents on lower incomes who are not eligible for Pension Credit or the government’s Winter Fuel Payment.

Further details on eligibility and how to apply will be available on this website in the coming weeks. For help and guidance on eligibility and to apply for Pension Credit, visit our Pension Credit page.

Winter food and energy support scheme

There will be a food and/or energy support scheme opening early in 2025 to support vulnerable low-income households with rising food and energy costs.

Further details on how to apply and the scheme eligibility criteria will be made available on this webpage in early January.

Other places to get support

If you have money worries or are looking for ways you can make your money go further, we can help you to find your way through to the advice and support available.

Via our cost of living support pages you can:

  • check if you are eligible for any benefits
  • get advice about how to reduce energy use and who to contact for help paying bills
  • use our help and support finder to find help available with food, Council Tax, clothing, childcare and much more.

You can also visit the government's cost of living hub for further information.

Contact us

If you have any further concerns or questions about your application or voucher, or if any of your details change after you apply, contact us: