We have received funds from the Department for Work and Pensions to support households in hardship.
October 2024 to March 2025
Many households will no longer get the DWP Cost of Living payments, so this fund must support more households.
If you receive Council Tax Reduction based upon your income, you can get one of these payments:
- Households with children £100.
- Households with known disability £100.
- Singles/couples with no children or disability £50.
For households with children and a known disability, only one payment of £100 can be awarded.
Please note: Single persons discount does not automatically entitle you to get the payment. If you need help, you should apply via the discretionary scheme below.
Close date: 28th February 2025.
Discretionary scheme
Anyone can apply for extra financial support. This is a maximum one off award for £100.
- You must be liable to pay Council Tax and/or energy bills at a Calderdale address.
- You must also provide your last two bank statements for yourself and your partner for all accounts held.
Apply to the Discretionary scheme
Close date: 31st March 2025.
When you have given us all the evidence that we have asked for:
- your application will be looked at within 7 days;
- and if approved, you should get a payment within a further 7 days.
Please note: We are very busy, so please do not contact us until this period has passed.
You can also apply via:
- Calderdale Citizens Advice.
- Step Change.
- EAST (Calderdale MBC).
Grants to the VCSE
For details, please see: Community Grants.