Crisis and Resilience Fund
Support Available for Families Through Rotherham’s Crisis and Resilience Fund
We know that many families continue to face financial pressures, particularly with the rising cost of living. Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council offers a Crisis and Resilience Fund to provide practical support for low-income households experiencing financial hardship. [rotherham.gov.uk]
The fund is designed to help families and individuals who experience an unexpected financial crisis, such as a health emergency, a broken essential household appliance, or difficulties paying fuel bills. Applications are considered on a case-by-case basis, and successful applicants may also be signposted to additional sources of support and advice. [rotherham.gov.uk]
Support for Families with Children
Families with children who are eligible for Free School Meals may also benefit from additional support. Rotherham Council has confirmed that eligible families will receive a one-off £95 payment, distributed through their children’s schools. There is no need to apply for this payment if your child attends a mainstream Rotherham school and qualifies for Free School Meals. [rotherham.gov.uk]
Additional Help Available
The Crisis and Resilience Fund also supports a range of other services, including:
- Help with housing costs through Housing Payments for eligible residents. [rotherham.gov.uk]
- Local Council Tax Support for low-income households. [rotherham.gov.uk]
- Advice and guidance through the Open Arms Rotherham project, which offers support sessions in libraries and food banks across the borough. [rotherham.gov.uk]
- Access to food banks and additional assistance with essential household items, cleaning products and personal hygiene supplies. [rotherham.gov.uk]
Find Out More
If you think your family may be eligible for support, or if you would like to learn more about the help available, please visit:
Rotherham Council Crisis and Resilience Fund
https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/housing-grants-finance/crisis-resilience-fund [rotherham.gov.uk]
Please remember that support is available, and families are encouraged to seek help if they are experiencing financial difficulties. No family should feel they have to cope alone.