About the Crisis and Resilience Fund

The Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) is currently open for enquiries and applications.

The CRF is money from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). It is given to councils to help households in financial need. This was previously known as the Household Support Fund (HSF).

Support is available for essentials such as:

• food
• energy
• water
• essential goods and supplies

Different types of help are offered to meet a wide range of household needs.

Check if you qualify and apply.

Page last updated: 1 June 2026