Crisis and Resilience Fund
Emergency help from your council when something goes wrong and you can't cover essentials like food, heating or a broken cooker.
Roughly worth: Varies by council
First step: Contact your council's crisis support team.
Who it is for
Low-income residents facing a sudden money crisis. Each council sets its own rules: see your council page for what it covers and how to apply.
How to get it
Contact your council's crisis support team. The phone number and how to apply are on your council page.
Each council runs this differently. Find yours on the councils page.
Run by Your council. Last checked 13 October 2026 against the official source.