The Crisis and Resilience Fund is a government grant to local authorities in England. It provides emergency help when people face financial shock, and funds services that improve financial resilience for the future.
The fund replaces the Household Support Fund from 31 March 2026 and runs for three years. Blackpool Council has been allocated £3.8 million for 2026/7 by UK Government.
Support is available
CRF funding is delivered across four strands.
Crisis payments
Needs based help for low income households with essential costs in an emergency.
Or phone 0800 6940 100. The telephone line is open Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm, (excl. bank holidays)
Housing payments
Help towards housing costs (e.g. rent shortfall or rent bonds) for eligible residents.
Residents can apply for crisis payments and housing payments direct or with the help of a trusteed partner agency.
Governance, transparency and reporting
We will publish funding allocation across the four strands and report spending, activity and outcomes as required by DWP in due course.
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