Financial support
Emergency support
You can apply to the discretionary support fund if you live in Croydon and are in financial hardship and need emergency support.
Government Cost of Living Payments
Residents on means-tested benefits are set to receive Cost of Living Payments directly from the government, totaling £650.
Since 14 July 2022, the government has been automatically paying the first installment of £326 to eligible households to help with cost of living pressures. The remaining amount will follow in a second instalment in the autumn.
Government Cost of Living Payments
Household support fund
The Household Support Fund can help if you are facing hardship or emergency, including struggling to pay bills or afford food. The scheme provides support, such as vouchers, wherever possible, rather than cash grants.
Paying for adult social care
If you have less than £23,250 in savings, you may get some or all of your adult social care costs covered. Find out how to get a financial assessment that will determine any financial support you are eligible for.
Winter energy bills discount
The government is providing extra support with energy bills over the winter months through the Energy Bills Support Scheme. All households with a domestic electricity connection in Great Britain are eligible for the £400 discount.
There is no need to apply, energy suppliers will pay the grant over six months with payments starting from October 2022, to ensure households receive financial support.