CITIZENS ADVICE
01227 452762 / 01227 740647
admin@canterburycab.cabnet.org.uk
Website: www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Multi-service advice including financial, housing, benefits and employment. Phone advice or by appointment.
GINGERBREAD
gingerbread.org.uk
0808 802 0925
Advice line for single parents.
THE HOUSEHOLD SUPPORT FUND
The Household Support Fund is a scheme funded by the government to help low-income households. You can apply for a grant to help with costs like food, bills and other essentials such as clothing. To apply for a payment, you must:
- Live in the Canterbury district and be 16 or over (including university students)
- Not have access to any money to support your situation
- Have a total household income of £30,000 or less – this includes any money from employment or benefits
You can only apply for one type of help per household – so for example, you cannot submit an application for food bills and an application for help with energy costs.
Applications are online at: https://www.canterbury.gov.uk/benefits-and-support/apply-household-support-fund-payment