Household Support Fund
Help for households and families from the Household Support Fund, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions
We have been made aware of scam texts and phone calls asking residents to apply for a Household Support Fund loan.
Hampshire County Council does not contact residents about the Household Support Fund by phone call, text or direct messages on social media.
If you receive a phone call or text about this, please treat it as suspicious and do not share any personal or financial information with the caller.
Households in Hampshire who are struggling to afford necessities such as food and fuel can get extra help from the connect4communities programme, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions' Household Support Fund.
The Household Support Fund has been further extended by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) until March 2025. Hampshire County Council has been allocated just over £7.1m which will be used to support vulnerable households at risk of food or fuel poverty or insecurity.
More details about the range of government help with the cost of living are available at the Cost of Living hub. To check your eligibility for cost of living payments, you can use this guide on the government's website.
connect4communities directory
Visit the connect4communities directory for local opportunities or support from charities and community organisations.