UK households get £375 for summer living costs but ‘scheme is limited’

UK households can claim payments worth £375 in a major cost of living increase. Residents on low incomes can apply online for a small grant from the Tandridge Household Support Fund, the local authority has confirmed after being handed the government money.

This grant aims to help ease financial pressures, the council said. Funding is limited so residents should apply as soon as possible at www.tandridge.gov.uk/supportfund. The application process will close when all funds have been allocated. Residents can apply even if they have received a grant from this fund before.

Eligible households with children will receive £375 and households without children will receive £175. At the time of application, residents must upload three bank statements from March to May 2024 showing all transactions or their application will be rejected.

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Citizens Advice has also teamed up with Surrey County Council to offer tailored financial advice, including the Household Support Fund, residents can call on 0300 200 1008. Councilor Catherine Sayer, leader of the Council, said: “This fund aims to supports households most in need due to rising cost of living.

“If you know someone in the district who may be struggling financially, please tell them about these grants.” Eligible households with children can receive a payment of £375 and households without children can receive £175, the council said.

The latest round of the UK Government’s Household Support Fund has been announced. The funding is allocated through the Department for Work and Pensions to help those families who are struggling financially in Surrey. The fifth round of funding for Surrey runs from April 2024 to September 2024 and amounts to £5.3m.

The Household Support Fund was funded by the UK Government from 2021 to help with the rising cost of living. Four allocations have been made to Surrey County Council until March 2024, totaling £26,454,148.61. The fifth round of funding announced on April 1, 2024 will be available until September 2024.