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Helping Hand Crisis Payment (Buckinghamshire)

Buckinghamshire Council

Description

Buckinghamshire Council's crisis payment scheme, branded 'Helping Hand' and funded through the Crisis and Resilience Fund, which went live from 1 April 2026 replacing the Household Support Fund. Supports low-income households facing a sudden, unexpected expense or drop in income putting them at immediate risk of hardship.

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
Applications require a My Buckinghamshire account and supporting documents (bank statements, tenancy agreement, benefits evidence).
Requirement
Buckinghamshire resident, low-income household with limited savings (income insufficient for essential living costs), facing a sudden, unexpected expense or drop in income.

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How to apply

Register for a My Buckinghamshire account at connect.buckinghamshire.gov.uk, then complete the Helping Hand form; call 01296 531 151 for help.

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