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 with essential costs in an emergency.
Apply for crisis payments or by phoning 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 for eligible residents.
Apply for housing payments
Applications for crisis and housing payments open on 1 April 2026. Residents can apply for crisis payments and housing payments direct or with the help of a trusteed partner agency.
- Resilience services - advice and support that strengthens resilience.
- Community coordination – joining up local services and voluntary groups.
Voluntary and third-sector organisations can apply for these grants and further details on how to apply will be published in due course.
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.
View our privacy notice