Household Support Fund Scheme - April 2025 to March 2026
Applications for £150 from the Household Support Fund (funded by UK Government) are now being welcomed, with funds available whilst they last or up until 31 March 2026.
The objective of The Household Support Fund is to provide crisis support to vulnerable households in the most need with the cost of essentials.
If you have received support from the Household Support Fund in previous rounds, you can still apply from December for this round if you meet the eligibility criteria as priority is being given to first-time applicants.
You do not need to be receiving benefits to make an application. If you receive benefits, they will not be affected if you are awarded support from the Household Support Fund scheme.
Please note that this is a one-off award, with one award per household per round of funding.
Applications for Awards
Funds have been set aside to make awards of £150 and successful applicants can choose between a virtual energy card, a supermarket voucher or a credit to their council tax account.
Households can apply for this support providing they meet the eligibility criteria as outlined below.
Direct Awards
Money from the Household Support Fund has been set aside for direct awards. If you are eligible for a direct award you will be contacted and given information on what award you are eligible for and how to access that award.
Am I eligible to apply?
To ensure support is available throughout the duration of the fund period, applications will be accepted and processed on a phased basis with priority given to first time applicants:
- From the 27 May to 31 August 2025 we will process applications from first time applicants and those who have not previously applied/received support from the previous 2 rounds of the Household Support Fund HSF5 & HSF6 (April 2024 – March 2025)
- From the 1 September to 30 November 2025 we will process applications from pensioners, first time applicants and those who have not previously applied/received support from the previous 2 rounds of the Household Support Fund.
- From the 1 December 2025 to 31 March 2026 we will process applications from all other residents that meet the eligibility criteria.
To apply for support, you will need to be over the age of 16 and a Bromley borough resident with a Bromley postcode.
All applicants will be required to demonstrate whether they have rent, energy, council tax or other financial arrears. You will also be required to provide proof of income and evidence you are unable to meet your arrears in the form of bank statements for the last 3 calendar months.
You are not eligible to apply for support from the Bromley scheme if you;
- are a family in receipt of school holiday vouchers
- are housed in temporary accommodation outside of the borough, please approach the local authority in which you reside for support