Are you facing financial hardship?
You may have heard about the Crisis and Resilience Fund, a three-year scheme which is funded by the UK Government, and replaces the Household Support Fund and Discretionary Housing Payments.
It provides support to low-income households to manage unexpected financial shocks and strengthen financial resilience. The new fund began running from April 1st 2026 and support is now available, administered by North Yorkshire Council.
Support is available in the following areas:
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- Housing payments
- Crisis payments
- Support for households using heating and oil
There is also more general information about cost of living support.
To read more, please visit the Crisis and Resilience Fund page of the North Yorkshire Council website.