The Household Support Fund is money from the government that we use to help low-income households with food and fuel poverty.
The funding has been extended to the end of March 2025, and we have received a further £4 million of funds.
How the money will be allocated
We are currently in the process of allocating this next round of funding.
Do not contact us about the fund. We’ll be in touch if you’re eligible.
Free school meal vouchers
Free school meal vouchers will be provided for free school meal and Pupil Premium children during the October half-term, and Christmas school holidays.
Vouchers will be sent from the school by email, contact your school directly if you do not receive it.
What happens if I still need help
If you need financial support, you can still benefit from this fund. You can:
- apply for an emergency payment from the Local Crisis Prevention Fund (if you are aged 16 or older and live in Bristol, and are in financial crisis and need help with essential day to day living expenses)
- apply for a Discretionary Housing Payment (if you get Housing Benefit or the Housing Element of Universal Credit and need extra help for housing costs)
- get cost of living advice
You can also get help with money and debt problems and find out if you can claim benefits.