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North Yorkshire Local Assistance Fund (NYLAF)

North Yorkshire Council (delivered by Family Fund Business Services)

Description

North Yorkshire Council's long-running local welfare scheme providing in-kind support — food and utility/energy vouchers, and essential household goods such as furniture, white goods, and clothing vouchers — to residents in financial hardship via authorised community organisations, now sitting as the Crisis Payments component of the wider Crisis and Resilience Fund (see separate overarching entry). Delivered in partnership with Family Fund Business Services.

Amount

Food/utility vouchers and essential household goods — no fixed cash amount 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
Limited to up to four food/energy vouchers and up to two household items (maximum one white goods item) per 12-month period.
Requirement
Aged 16+, living in or relocating to North Yorkshire, receiving a means-tested benefit or earning below £16,105/year with under £1,000 in savings, having exhausted other support options, and referred by an authorised agent (e.g. for homelessness, disability, mental health, domestic abuse, or caring responsibilities).

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How to apply

For vouchers, call Family Fund Business Services on 01904 550030; for other essential items, ask an authorised agent (council service, social worker, housing officer, etc.) to refer you.

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