Thousands of struggling households can get £500 free energy or water bill grant
Thousands of struggling households can get £500 free energy or water bill grant
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THOUSANDS of struggling households can get £500 worth of free cash to help their energy or water bill. Cash-strapped households can get access to money through the Household Support Fund (HSF). The aid was set up in 2021 and has since been extended by the UK government several times.
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How much you are eligible for is usually based on what benefits you already receive and your financial circumstances. The pot of cash is handed out by local councils and it varies from area to area. In Worcestershire, hard up families can now apply for help worth £500.
To be eligible, you must be a resident of Worcestershire and your household must earn £31,000 or less a year. Applicants will be asked to submit evidence of three consecutive months bank statements for each adult occupier as proof. You will also be eligible for help if you claim any means tested benefits or you or a household member claim any of the following:.
The amount you get depends on a number of factors such as whether or not you live with children. For example, those in households with adults only, aged between 18 & 66 can receive up to £300 in support . The same applies to households with one adult or a couple of pensionable age.
Those with children under the age of 18, or young adults up to the age of 21 in full time education, can receive up to £500. Payments will be made by direct bank transfer to your energy supplier for your energy account or through an online portal for your energy supplier to credit your energy account.
