Household support fund

Local community and charitable organisations have been allocated funding to help support people in need of food, fuel or other essential living costs.

Cost of living help for carers

Carers can apply to the Cheshire and Warrington Carers Trust for Household Support Fund grants to fund essential items and costs. For further information or to apply, please contact the Cheshire and Warrington Carers Trust by calling 0300 102 0008 Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.

Heating Bank from Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice Cheshire West provides help and advice to residents who are struggling to pay for energy.

The Heating Bank is a type of additional support from the Household Support Fund. This will be used to help those most in need with prepayment gas and electricity top-ups, wood oil and Calor gas. We may also be able to help towards account arrears and other essential household costs.

To be eligible for help with energy costs, you must be a resident of Cheshire West and Chester and:

• be struggling to pay your energy costs
• provide proof of your address
• provide details of your pre payment meter or a copy of your most recent energy bill
• not have received an award since 1 January 2024

Please note: only one award will be allocated per eligible household between 1 January and 31 March 2024. The Heating Bank will close once all funds have been allocated.

Dial West Cheshire

Individuals and organisations can make a referral to Dial West Cheshire for consideration under the Household Support Fund by completing the online referral form.

If you are not able to use the online referral form, please call Dial West Cheshire's advice line 01244 345655.

Cheshire West Voluntary Action and the Welcome Network

Cheshire West Voluntary Action (CWVA) and the Welcome Network will be providing grants to charities and community and voluntary sector groups to support people in their local areas.