Service update: Funding for the Household Support Fund has closed. If you have already submitted an application, we are reviewing all submissions and your application will be processed.
The government's Household Support Fund (HSF) was introduced in September 2021.
Since the fund started 5 rounds of funding have been distributed by councils to support vulnerable households with meeting daily needs, such as food, fuel, utility bills and other essential items.
The government has extended the fund for a 6th round, which will run to the end of March 2025.
Household Support Fund – 6th round applications
We have been awarded £66,630 to be spent by 31 March 2025.
We will close the application process early if all funding is allocated to successful applicants before the end of March.
The maximum award is £150 worth of supermarket vouchers.
Who can apply
From now until 1 February, we’re prioritising applications from residents of a pensionable age who:
- have been affected by the changes to winter fuel payments
- live in Woking borough
- receive means-tested benefits, such as Guaranteed Pension Credit, Housing Benefit or Council Tax reduction
- have not received funding in the previous HSF rounds
From 1 February until 31 March 2025, the funding will be open to general applications from residents who:
- live in Woking borough
- receive means-tested benefits
- are struggling with food or fuel costs
- have not received funding in the previous HSF rounds
What you need to apply
To apply, you must provide us with copies of the following:
- proof of your welfare benefit – this must show your full name and address
- proof of address – for example, a recent utility bill showing name and address
- your bank statements from the last 3 months
- proof that you are over 16 years old
More information
Read the latest information about the Household Support Fund allocated - Surrey County Council
Find out more about the government's cost of living support - GOV.UK
