Household Support Fund (Round 7) Opens 22nd September

The 7th round of the Household Support Fund (HSF) began week commencing 22nd September and Wokingham Borough Council (WBC) has sent out a press release to support the launch which can be found here. 

This round is targeted at making a bigger difference to fewer Clients in the area and is by invitation only. The eligibility criteria for the HSF has changed and Clients who previously received HSF may not be eligible this time.

There will be three Cohorts who will be offered different levels of support based on eligibility and need. The Cohorts have been identified based on criteria determined by the DWP and WBC and the grant will be administered by the three members of the Hardship Alliance – First Days, Age UK Berkshire and Citizens Advice Wokingham.

Over the next few weeks we will be contacting all of these Clients to confirm eligibility and complete a full assessment of their needs. We expect all clients in Cohort 1 to be contacted by December.