What is a Crisis Grant
Crisis grants aim to help people who are in crisis because of a disaster or emergency, e.g.:
- a fire or flood at home
- a victim of domestic abuse and need help with things like moving away from an abuser
- caring for a child, and waiting on a transfer of benefits
- facing a gap in normal income because of a redundancy or change at work
- being released from prison
Who can apply
You need to be on a low income. This does not mean you need to be on benefits. There's no figure that confirms whether you've a low income. As a guide, if you're on one of the benefits below, or your income is about the same as someone who is, it's more likely you can get a Crisis Grant:
- Income Support
- Pension Credit
- Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) - Income based
- Employment & Support Allowance (ESA) - Income based
- Universal Credit
How to apply
Contact your local council. If you have any issues applying, you can seek assistance from organisations like Social Work, your local Housing Association, Citizens Advice.
Regions:
Money
Financial Support
Crisis Grants
Adults
Contact information
You can use the information below to get in touch with Crisis Grant