Following previous allocations of HSF funding, a further grant was made available for use in Derbyshire up to 31 March 2026.
The money is provided to us by the Department for Work and Pensions
The fund will be distributed in a variety of ways over the coming months.
Household Support Fund grants
We are using part of the Household Support Grant funding to increase the scope of the Derbyshire Discretionary Fund so we can help more residents.
Households facing financial hardship can apply directly to the Derbyshire Discretionary Fund for help towards their food, and energy costs. Households can access up to 2 awards in a 12 month period.
Payments are £65 per household plus an extra £15 will be provided for each partner or spouse, and each dependent child.
Other support from the Household Support Fund
Grocery and cost of living vouchers
In the coming months further support will be available including:
- a grocery voucher in late June 2025 and January 2026 for children who receive benefit related free school meals, children in an early years setting (nurseries and pre-schools) who receive funded childcare for eligible 2-year-olds, or the early years pupil premium for 3 and 4-year-olds and care leavers aged up to 21 years of age living independently
- a cost-of-living voucher for low income pensioners and adults receiving home care in autumn 2025
Further information about distribution dates for these vouchers will be shared when it's available.
Local district and borough councils
District and borough councils have been allocated funds to help with council tax and rent arrears, homelessness and temporary housing where other existing schemes do not apply or are not available.
Please contact your local district or borough council about any support available.
Other support available
Funds have also been awarded to local voluntary sector organisations who will work in the community to identify and provide grants to hard-to-reach or isolated pensioners, or unpaid carer households who are facing hardship.
You can find more information about support available locally on the cost of living. The GOV.UK website has also got information about the help that is available to households and cost of living support.