Household Support Fund
This fund will support local community groups and charities that are supporting vulnerable people with essential items such as food, gas, electricity etc.
Examples of different areas of spend:
Eligible spend includes:
- Food. The Fund should primarily be used to provide support with food whether in kind or through vouchers or cash.
- Energy and water. The Fund should also primarily be used to support energy bills for any form of fuel that is used for the purpose of domestic heating, cooking or lighting, including oil or portable gas cylinders. It can also be used to support water bills including for drinking, washing, cooking, sanitary purposes and sewerage.
- Essentials linked to energy and water. The Fund can be used to provide support with essentials linked to energy and water (including sanitary products, warm clothing, soap, blankets, boiler service/repair, purchase of equipment including fridges, freezers, ovens, etc.), in recognition that a range of costs may arise which directly affect a household’s ability to afford or access food, energy and water.
Who can apply?
Charities and community groups in Kirklees. All applications received by 9 am Wednesday will be sent to a weekly panel, decisions will be communicated to applicants and payments will be made within 2 days of the panel.
You can apply for £2,000 - £10,000 from this fund.
Applications close: The fund will run on a rolling base.
This fund is administered by One Community in partnership with Kirklees Council.
Local Funding - Kirklees
Amount/Type of Funding
Small Grants (Under £10,000)
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How to apply
Apply online via the website