The Household Support Fund (HSF Scheme No.7) closed on 31 March 2026.
The government is replacing the HSF with the new Crisis and Resilience Fund (CaRF) from 1 April 2026.
The CaRF focuses on providing crisis support to people in financial shock where there is ‘a sudden, unexpected expense or drop in income’; and where right to do so will offer additional housing and wraparound support; helping households achieve a more stable financial footing.
Plans for implementing the new CaRF are currently being developed in partnership with Devon district councils and voluntary and community sector partners. Related content on our pages will be updated once plans for implementing CaRF in Devon have been finalised.
Further Information at Crisis and Resilience Fund: Guidance for local authorities in England.
For low income households struggling to afford off-grid heating oil, please contact your district council who administer this support. More details at Devon to receive £1.3 million extra support as global conflict drives up heating oil costs.