Luton Borough Council have been allocated funding from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to support households in Luton between November 2024 and March 2025 with food, energy bills and other essentials.
Support may be provided in several ways including vouchers which can be used in supermarkets, and for gas and electric payments.
Who will the scheme help?
They have identified the following groups for targeted support:
- families with children eligible for free school meals (FSM)
- care leavers
An application scheme will also be available to Luton residents. Details of the eligibility criteria are provided below. You may still be eligible for support under the application scheme even if you have received targeted support.
Applying to the HSF application scheme
You may be eligible for support through the HSF application scheme if you live in Luton and have not received support for the Household Support self-application during this financial year (April 2024 – March 2025):
- have less than £6,000 in savings and either
- you receive one of the eligible benefits
- your household income is less than £34,100
How much support you receive will depend on whether:
- you’re in receipt of any of the eligible benefits
- you have children under 5 living with you in your household
- you need to use electrical medical equipment or devices for your long-term illness or disability
- you need support with your pre-paid utilities
You can apply for the HSF from November 2024 until March 2025. The applications will close when the fund is used up. As such we urge you to apply asap.
Only one application per household will be accepted. They’ll assess and check the claims using the information submitted and available.
Awards will be made based on the:
- applicant’s personal circumstances
- conditions of the scheme
- availability of funds
As such, they reserve the right to amend, withdraw or substitute support offered under the scheme at any time. There is no appeal process for this scheme.
Apply for a Household Support Fund – Luton Council
If you have any need any support to apply please feel free to get in touch on the details below
Kind Regards
Shaheen Hanif
Senior Family Worker
Wenlock Street
Luton LU20NJ
01582723970 ext 2028
shaheenhanif@smps.uk
Working hours:
Monday to Thursday 7.45am-5.30pm