Extra help is available for households in Brighton & Hove struggling to pay for food, energy and other essential costs.
Extra help is available for households in Brighton & Hove struggling to pay for food, energy and other essential costs this year.
The funding is part of the UK Government’s Household Support Fund. Due to the limited nature of this fund, we are only able to make one award to each household.
We will not be able to accept subsequent applications to this fund from the same household.
The funding does not provide cash. We'll offer vouchers or find another way to help you access essential goods and services.
The funding is also being used to provide food support in the city. This includes the vouchers for families who receive free school meals during the holidays, and the support available through Children’s Centres and community organisations.
You can also find information on help to pay for energy bills and further advice on support with the cost of living on gov.uk.
Due to high levels of demand, we may not be able to help every household who applies. We may also need to contact you to provide further evidence to support your application.
If you receive benefits and need help to pay for essentials, apply for help from our Local Discretionary Social Fund.
If you already claim Housing Benefit or Universal Credit and need extra help to pay your Council Tax, apply for discretionary council tax support.
You can also get help and advice through these community organisations:
For any further advice, please email communityhubhelp@brighton-hove.gov.uk