This scheme is now closed.
We are no-longer accepting applications. A Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) has been announced by government available from 1st April 2026.
Our information page is here: www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/benefits-and-support/crisis-and-resilience-fund
If you have already claimed Household Support Fund and you are entitled, and, if you haven’t already received a payment in July or December 2025 you will be paid on 26th March 2026.
Payment details are below:
| If you have already received a payment in 2025 | |||
| No children Payment amount | £58 | Payment date | Jul 25 |
| No children Payment amount | £58 | Payment date | Dec 25 |
| top up payment | £55 | Payment date | 26-Mar-26 |
| Total | £171 | ||
| Household with children Payment amount | £115 | Payment date | Jul 25 |
| Household with children Payment amount | £115 | Payment date | Dec 25 |
| top up payment | £55 | Payment date | 26-Mar-26 |
| Total | £285 | ||
| If you have made a claim and you are entitled and you have not been paid yet | |||
| No children Payment amount | £171 | Payment date | 26-Mar-26 |
| Household with children Payment amount | £285 | Payment date | 26-Mar-26 |
If you have an urgent enquiry regarding the scheme you can contact us by email: HSF@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
Other support
If you’re not eligible for help from the Household Support Fund, you might be able to get other help.
You can find out more in the cost of living support section cost of living section
The government has further information for people who are struggling. You can find out more in the government’s cost of living hub cost of living hub