A fund which can help Prestonians with energy costs, food and essentials has been re-opened.
Known as the Household Support Fund it means Preston City Council can give discretionary grants to individuals or organisations.
It’s classed as crisis support and is now in its sixth round of funding and payments are made on a first come first served basis.
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A total of Ā£591,595 is due to be given out by the city council.
The kinds of costs covered under the scheme include
There’s full conditions of applying and information about what needs to be supplied when applying on the city council site.
All applications have to be made via the Household Support Fund form on the city council website.
If you need help with the online application or have queries you can call the city council on 01772906777.
Cabinet member for health and wellbeing, councillor Nweeda Khan, said: “Schemes like the Household Support Fund are intended to help those who need help and support during these difficult times, and I would urge all eligible residents in need of help and assistance with energy and water bills, food and
essential items to apply.”
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