Crisis and Resilience Fund

The government has announced new funding to support people who are in financial crisis. 

This new fund is called the Crisis and Resilience Fund. It is intended to help people cope with a sudden, unexpected expense or loss of income. And also help build longer term financial resilience.

This funding has now replaced the current Household Support Fund, which ended on 31 March 2026.

You can apply for a Crisis payment if you are:

• a resident in the Wakefield District and have a low income
• have limited accessible funds
• have no savings or assets that could reasonably meet the need.

The fund covers Housing Payment which replaces Discretionary Housing Payments.

Applications can be made by residents, or by representatives acting with the resident’s consent.  

Find out more and apply for the Crisis and Resilience Fund.

The Crisis and Resilience Fund is funded by the UK Government.