Household Support Fund
The UK government has awarded Lincolnshire £5.5m for the sixth round of the Household Support Fund which will run until 31 March 2025. Lincolnshire Councils have worked together to decide how this additional funding is most effectively used to help Lincolnshire households in most need.
Funding has been provided to schools and early years providers to provide 'cost of living' support to help families eligible for free school meals and early years pupil premium. Eligible families do not have to apply for this support - if you think you are eligible and have not received a voucher please contact your child's school or early years provider.
Can I apply for a Household Support Fund grant?
Lincolnshire Community Foundation will be opening an application scheme in January 2025.
Households in financial hardship will be able to apply for a voucher to help with food, clothes or other essentials.
Priority will be to given low-income households who are in the highest need of support.
The Household Support Fund team can be contacted at hsf@lincolnshirecf.co.uk or 01529 572575
Where can I get help to reduce my energy bills and keep warm this winter?
Age UK Lindsey offer support to older people in East Lindsey. They offer free, impartial and confidential information and advice.
The Age UK team can be contacted on info@ageuklindsey.co.uk or 01507 524242
Our new Home Energy Advice and Retrofit Team (HEART) are here to help people live more comfortably in their homes and save money on their energy bills.
The HEART team can be contacted on heart@e-lindsey.gov.uk or 01507 613189
Find out what other support is available to help at the Cost of Living Support Hub.
The Lincolnshire Holiday Food and Activity programme is available for children eligible for benefits-related free school meals.
If you are in need of an emergency food parcel, please contact your local food bank or community larder who may be able to help.
If you are finding it difficult to manage at this difficult time, please remember Citizens Advice Lindsey offer free, confidential and impartial advice to everyone to find a way forward whatever problem they may face. So please call their advice line 0808 278 7904