Help for Households
Household Support Fund - Applications Closed
The Household Support Fund was introduced in October 2021, in order to support those most in need during winter, the first phase of the scheme ended on 31 March 2022. To date there have been 6 rounds of this fund.
On 30 October 2024, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced that the Household Support Fund (HSF) would be extended for a further twelve months, from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. This is the seventh round of funding.
Lancashire County Council (LCC) have been allocated a total fund of £17,057,602.21. LCC have confirmed that £158,983.89 of their allocation will be passported to RVBC.
Eligible households who are struggling financially and have a combined household income of less than £35,000 per year can apply for a food voucher.
The following voucher amounts can be applied for:
- £200 for single households
- £300 for households with two or more adults residing
- £500 for households with children (household with a child is a household containing any person who will be under the age of 19 at the time of award or, a person aged 19 or over in respect of whom a child-related benefit (for example, Child Benefit) is paid or FSMs are provided)
Applications opened on Wednesday 18 June 2025 and closed Thursday 19 September 2025.
