Crisis and Resilience Fund

The Crisis and Resilience Fund provides support for residents who are experiencing financial hardship. The fund is provided by the UK Government and administered locally by Kent County Council and district councils.

The scheme replaced the Household Support Fund in April 2026 and helps local authorities provide assistance to people facing financial difficulties, housing challenges and other cost of living pressures.

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is currently finalising arrangements for the local delivery of the fund. Further information about additional support available through this scheme will be published on this page during Autumn 2026.

Support available now

The following support is currently available through the Crisis and Resilience Fund.

Heating Oil Support

If you rely on heating oil to heat your home and are struggling with the costs, you may be eligible for a one-off payment.

Find out more about Heating Oil Support

Housing Payments

If you receive Universal Credit or Housing Benefit and are struggling to meet your housing costs, you may be able to receive additional financial support through a Housing Payment.

Housing Payments have replaced Discretionary Housing Payments as part of the Crisis and Resilience Fund.

Find out more about Housing Payments and eligibility

Support available from Kent County Council

Kent County Council offers additional support through its countywide Crisis and Resilience Fund programme.

View Kent County Council's Crisis and Resilience Fund information

Other cost of living support

You may be able to access additional help from organisations operating across the borough.

View local cost of living support and advice

Accessible formats

If you need the information on this page in a different format, please email  FinanceGrants@tunbridgewells.gov.uk.

Funded by UK government

The Crisis and Resilience Fund is funded by the Department for Work and Pensions on behalf of the UK government.