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Emergency Support Scheme (Crisis and Resilience Fund) (Lambeth)

Lambeth Council

Description

Lambeth's local Crisis and Resilience Fund — the council's replacement for the Household Support Fund, which ended nationally on 31 March 2026 — branded the Emergency Support Scheme, for residents facing a crisis, emergency, or disaster who cannot afford essentials. Also covers people being resettled from institutional care and those setting up a home as part of a planned resettlement programme. Decisions aim to be made within 24 hours for crisis support and 72 hours for community-care support.

Amount

Discretionary — amount depends on assessed need; not published as a fixed figure

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
Eligible to apply to the scheme once per year only. Applications are made online; a support worker can apply on a resident's behalf, or residents can email ESSTeam@lambeth.onmicrosoft.com for a callback. Separate discretionary Housing Payment and Council Tax Support Hardship Payment schemes also exist.
Requirement
Aged 16+, living in Lambeth for at least 6 weeks (exemptions for released prisoners, survivors of domestic/gang violence, and those in temporary council housing), savings under £6,000, annual income below £30,000, and receiving at least one qualifying benefit (Universal Credit, Housing Benefit, Council Tax Support, Employment and Support Allowance, or similar).

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How to apply

Apply online via Lambeth Council's Emergency Support Scheme pages, or email ESSTeam@lambeth.onmicrosoft.com for a callback if you need help applying.

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Last verified: 28 September 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.