The fourth round of the Household Support Fund ended on 31 March 2024.

Details of next funding due soon

Additional support up until the end of September 2024 has been announced and funded by UK Government.

Bedford Borough Council has now been advised of the amount of funding available and the guidance as to how it must be allocated.

Once arrangements have been made regarding the criteria and distribution of this funding in line with the guidance, we will update this page to ensure that residents are aware of the support available and how it can be accessed.

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.