The Household Support Fund is aimed at supporting households struggling financially with the following:
- Fuel
- Other essential items
- Meeting the costs of day to day living
Support can only be offered to residents of Rossendale as the funds have been provided by Rossendale Borough Councils.
We aim to process applications within 15 working days of receiving all the required information, however depending on the level of demand for the fund, this may not always be possible. During this time please do not submit further applications or try to contact us regarding your application. Please note, submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance.
Important: You are responsible for the security of the device(s) you receive text messages and emails onto and voucher codes will only be re-issued where the code issuer (Charis) agrees that the code is faulty and not when redeemed incorrectly by the retailer, or where a claim is made that the codes have already been redeemed. Please be aware that the date, time, location and CCTV footage is recorded by the PayPoint till for all transactions.
Please look at the links below to understand what support you can access; tips to maximise your income; what discounts and offers are available and how to access debt support (including debt with your energy supplier).
Help for Households
Check what benefits you can get (including benefit calculators)
Budget Planner
Help with gambling problems
Debt Advice – use the Webchat tool or call the national Debt Advice helpline on 0800 240 4420 Lines are open Monday to Friday 8am to 7pm
United Utilities Trust Fund
Struggling to pay your energy bills?
Grants to help pay your energy bills
Struggling to afford food and fuel? Call our adviceline number on 0808 278 7975
Do you have a deduction on your Universal Credit payments? Contact your Job Centre or put a note on your journal asking for a review
Do you rent your property from a housing association? Contact your association as they may have funds you can access.