The Household Support Fund has announced additional support up until the end of September 2024, funded by UK Government.
The Council will be prioritising support to those residents most in need. This includes providing food vouchers to families receiving free school meals during the school holidays and helping homeless residents. The Council will not be making any direct payments to households from this round of funding.
Bedford Borough Council has chosen to partner with the following organisations with the latest round of funding from the Household Support Fund to assist Bedford Borough residents who may be experiencing hardship with energy costs relating to energy and water.
Partnership organisations
Bedford Borough Council is working in partnership with the following organisations to assist Bedford Borough residents who may be experiencing hardship with energy costs relating to energy and water.
Bedford Citizens Advice
In Person: drop in is open Monday – Thursday 9:30am – 4:00pm.
Tel: 01234 867944 Monday to Thursday 9.45am - 1pm
FACES (Family and Children's Early Help Services) Bedford
Email: office@facesbedford.org
Tel 01234 270601
Visit UK Government's Cost of Living Hub to find out what support is available to help with the cost of living. This includes income and disability benefits, bills and allowances, childcare, housing and travel.
