If you are struggling to afford the essentials or you’re in an emergency financial situation, our Money Advice team can help you to:
- get a Cost of Living (COL) Fund or Household Support Fund (HSF) payment worth up to £500
- increase your income and make sure you’re receiving all the benefits you should be
To apply for these payments, read the information below and then complete the form. It takes about 25 minutes and someone from our Money Advice team will respond to you within 10 working days.
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Apply for a Cost of Living Fund or HSF payment
Who can get support
You can get support if you:
- have lived in Camden for at least 6 weeks
- are the main tenant or Council Tax payer
- are over 16 years old and living independently, or 18 years old and over
- are living in severe financial hardship
- have not reached the maximum number of awards for the period
What you’ll need to complete the form
- details of benefits you receive
- your most recent bank statements for all current and savings accounts
- any available evidence of debt that’s relevant to your application
- we ask for this information so we understand your financial situation and can help you get all the support you’re entitled to
Data protection and privacy notice
By submitting the form, you agree for us to:
- review your benefit calculator results
- use the information you give us as part of any application for support we offer
- share your information with our external advice partners if we set up a referral
Read our privacy notice before you begin filling out the form.