Household Support Fund

The council is currently designing new support schemes using this funding, working with local services and community partners to make sure help reaches residents who need it most.

Details of the new support will be shared as soon as they are confirmed.

There is support available if you are finding things difficult.

If you are having trouble paying for essentials such as food, energy, water, or other living costs, you may be able to get help through our Local Welfare Assistance (LWA) scheme.

Local Welfare Assistance provides short-term, emergency support to help residents during times of financial hardship.

You may be able to apply if you:

• Are struggling to afford food or essential household items
• Are facing an emergency or unexpected financial crisis
• Need urgent help to stay safe and well

You can still access free advice and support such as:

• Cost of Living support - Find food support, advice services and local help
   
• Benefits, debt and money advice - Citizens Advice Waltham Forest offers free, confidential support
   
• National cost of living support - Government information on help with bills, housing and health