Household Support Fund

Councils across the country have been provided with funding through the Household Support Scheme. This is to support households on a low income with food and utilities whilst the cost of living is increasing.

The Government has extended funding for a further six months until April 2025. This will be used to support households struggling with bills and essential costs over the winter.

If you’re eligible for a direct payment

You don’t need to make an application if you're eligible for a direct payment. You’ll get a direct payment of £75 per child automatically if:

• your family has children included in the household, and
• you were in receipt of council tax reduction (CTR) on 1 December 2024

When you'll get your direct payment

Direct payments will be issued in mid-December 2024.

We’ll pay this straight into your bank account. You don't need to contact us unless your bank details have changed since your last payment.

Making an application if you’re not eligible for a direct payment

Who can apply

You can make an application if you:

• are aged 16 or over and live in Walsall
• are suffering financial hardship. You will need to upload bank statements for all accounts you hold or your application will not be considered
• are responsible for payment of rent, mortgage, gas, electric or water bills for the property where you live
• hold combined household capital totalling under £6,000
• are a single applicant: you must have a total household income of under £25,000 gross. You will need to upload payslips to support your application
• are joint applicants: you must have a total household income of under £30,000 gross. You will need to upload payslips to support your application

How to apply

Use the button below to register, log in and apply online.

Please allow three weeks for a decision to be made on your application. We will contact you if we need more information.

All requests for food or gas and electric crisis situations will be dealt with as a priority. Dependant on fund availability, we may provide additional payments. You don’t need to make further applications. These will be considered automatically during the year.

Further support

Find out about our free activities and food (HAF) programme that runs during the school holidays.

We're also:

• offering proactive support through the transitional leaving care (care leavers) team, early help team and energy efficiency team
• giving additional support for certain households in rented accommodation and in risk of eviction due to rent arrears
• providing additional debt advice support