As the financial pressures increase around the festive period, Walsall Council are actively urging eligible residents to apply for Household Support Fund. The government grant is only available until the 31st March 2024.
The Government grant aims to help low-income households, including families, pensioners, unpaid carers, care leavers and disabled people. This support could help with residents energy, water broadband and phone bills, as well as other essentials such as food, clothing and hygiene products.
To qualify for the grant, residents must be 16 years or older OR a householder and resident of Walsall, experiencing financial hardship. Additionally, eligibility requires not receiving adequate support from other government schemes, being responsible for paying rent, mortgage, gas, electric, or water bills for the home they live in, and having a combined household capital totalling less than £6,000.
The criteria also stipulates that anyone with a single applicant in gainful employment, the total household income should be under £25,000 gross. Joint applicants in gainful employment must have a total household income under £30,000 gross. These criteria ensure that the grant reaches those who genuinely require financial assistance.
Walsall residents are reminded that if they are currently receiving benefits, other entitlements remain unaffected by the Household Support fund.
Councillor Gaz Ali, portfolio holder for Customer said "The demand for support in Walsall is growing week by week, especially in the lead-up to Christmas. As the number of people in crisis rises, we urge residents not to hesitate, even if uncertainty lingers about eligibility. Together, we can ensure that no one faces these challenges alone."
Should Walsall residents require guidance and support in making a claim, Walsall Connected sites, located across the borough are available to help. Walsall Connected has 29 centres across the borough all within local reach for Walsall Residents. They include Walsall Council libraries, Community Associations and a recently launched Walsall Connected site at the Manor Hospital.
As the strains on financial pressure increase during the festive period, eligible residents are strongly urged to explore this avenue of support. Walsall Council emphasises its commitment to addressing the diverse needs of the community and ensuring that no household is left without the necessary assistance.
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