Canterbury City Council's Household Support Fund is still open for applications.
The Household Support Fund is a scheme funded by the government to help low income households.
Residents of the Canterbury district can apply for:
- £100 towards help with food costs
- £100 towards help with energy and water costs
- £100 towards help with essential items (e.g., period products, clothes, broadband)
- Up to £500 for help with rent or Council Tax arrears
- Up to £2,500 for repairing or replacing a boiler or one white goods item
To apply for a payment, an applicant must:
- Live in the Canterbury district and be 16 or over
- Have a total household income of £30,000 or less - this includes any money from employment or benefit
- Not have access to any money to support their situation
More information as well as the application form can be found on Canterbury City Council's website: https://www.canterbury.gov.uk/benefits-and-support/apply-household-support-fund-payment
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