A new Crisis and Resilience Fund is now in place to support low-income households in Devon who face sudden financial difficulty.
The fund replaces the Household Support Fund, which ended in March 2026. The new fund offers targeted support for low‑income households experiencing an unexpected financial shock, such as a sudden loss of income or an essential cost they cannot afford.
Support includes crisis payments for people in immediate need, including help for low-income households that rely on heating oil. It also covers housing support, replacing district council discretionary housing payments, alongside financial advice and wider support to help people avoid future crises.
Anyone facing sudden financial difficulty can contact their local district council to find out how to access their local Crisis and Resilience scheme, https://devon.cc/crf, or they can speak to Citizens Advice Devon at www.cabdevon.org.uk.
The fund is backed financially by the UK Government for the next three years, with around £8.4 million a year available across Devon, excluding Plymouth and Torbay which have their own separate Crisis and Resilience Funds.
Focus of fund/fund aims:
Funding for low-income households who are struggling to pay for essentials
Application deadline:
Apply to your District Council at any time