Household support fund
Read about how we will use the Household Support Fund, who will benefit, and how we will contact you about getting extra support.
Applications for support from the household support fund are currently closed.
We will update this page with information about when applications will open again.
Overview
The Household Support Fund aims to provide crisis support to vulnerable households, helping those most in need with the cost of essentials. The fund is provided by the Department for Works and Pensions (DWP).
Islington was allocated £2,218,159.62 for 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2025. We have used this fund to support households in the most need.
Household support fund for carers
If you submitted an application for the household support fund for carers, we are currently reviewing applications and you will receive a decision by email.
Other support and benefits
If you care for someone for 35 hours or more and get a health or disability-related benefit, you could get extra benefit. To check what you could get, use our benefit calculator.
If you are regularly and substantially caring for someone for more than 35 hours a week but do not get a carers benefit visit GOV.UK's Carer's Allowance page.
Text message scams
Be aware of scam activity claiming to be about the Household Support Fund. We will not send you an SMS text message about the Household Support Fund.