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Discretionary Support Scheme (Halton)

Halton Borough Council

Description

Halton Borough Council's local crisis scheme, funded through the Crisis and Resilience Fund (successor to the Household Support Fund) as 'a local solution to replace elements of the Social Fund'. Unlike most councils' cash-first CRF schemes, Halton's is delivered entirely as non-cash support: Emergency Support (food, toiletries, household items, and fuel, delivered as parcels) for an immediate serious risk to health or safety, and Community Support (beds, bedding, kitchen equipment, seating, removal expenses, paid directly to suppliers) for vulnerable people establishing or maintaining independence.

Amount

Non-cash support (food/household parcels, or payments direct to suppliers) — no fixed value published

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

  • Available in: England.
  • Open to individuals — not restricted to businesses.
  • Relevant income bands: earning under the Personal Allowance.
Notes
There are no cash payments under either strand — support is always parcels or payments made directly to suppliers.
Requirement
Halton resident aged 16+, with no alternative source of help available, and a maximum of two prior awards within the last 12 months. Community Support additionally requires receipt of income-related benefits, no personal funds/alternative resources, and circumstances such as moving on from institutional care or resettlement.

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How to apply

Contact the Discretionary Support Team on freephone 0800 952 0016 (Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm) or email Discretionary.Support@halton.gov.uk. Applicants must show their need cannot be met elsewhere first.

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Last verified: 1 August 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.