If you’re in an emergency financial situation and don’t have the money to pay for essentials, you may be eligible for a payment of up to £500 from the government-funded Household Support Fund (HSF).
The deadline to apply for a HSF payment is 31 March 2026, and it has the same eligibility criteria as our Cost of Living Crisis Fund.
To apply for a payment from the Household Support Fund (HSF) and our Cost of Living Crisis Fund, register for our Money Advice Service – and if you need help registering, call us on 020 7974 4444. If you’re eligible, you can apply for both – but please submit one application at a time.
Supermarket vouchers
The government-funded Household Support Fund (HSF) will also be used to fund supermarket vouchers until 31 March 2026 for families living in Camden who receive Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support with children up to the age of 18. Any child attending a Camden school and receiving free school meals will also receive vouchers. If you receive certain benefits – including Universal Credit – your child is eligible for this support but they must be registered for free school meals. Please sign them up today.
Families will receive:
- £60 per eligible child in May 2025 for Summer term
- £45 per eligible child in September 2025 for Autumn term
- £45 per eligible child in February 2026 for Spring term
Read more about government support with the cost of living.