Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF)

The government has announced that there will be a new Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) from April to provide emergency support to eligible residents.

The primary objectives of the CRF are to provide a safety net for those on low incomes who encounter a financial shock. And to invest in building local financial resilience to reduce the need for crisis support in the long-term.

Local councils have received detailed guidance from the government and are currently considering the best way to support Lincolnshire residents moving forward. Further information will be shared once local plans have been approved. 

Heating oil payments

In March, the UK Government announced targeted support for households that rely on heating oil and are facing financial hardship due to rising prices. The scheme is designed to help households at risk of losing immediate access to heating or hot water.

Funding is being provided to areas with high numbers of off‑grid properties as a top‑up to the existing Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF). On behalf of Lincolnshire County Council, the scheme will be administered locally by the Lincolnshire Community Foundation.

What support is available?

Eligible households will receive a £300 prepaid off‑grid energy voucher. If a household cannot receive an electronic voucher, alternative arrangements will be explored on a case‑by‑case basis.

Who can apply?

To qualify, households must:

  • have a below‑average income (under £36,000 combined household income)
  • have savings under £6,000 after the cost of oil
  • not be on a mains gas supply and use heating oil as the primary fuel for heating and/or hot water
  • be at risk of losing immediate access to heating or hot water due to insufficient heating oil
  • be able to pay the difference between the £300 voucher and the full cost of the heating oil (including delivery)

How to apply

Applications are open via the Crisis and Resilience Fund: Heating Oil Support Scheme – Lincolnshire Community Foundation and are limited to one application per household. Completed applications will be assessed as soon as possible, with decisions aimed within 2 working days, depending on demand and the complexity of supporting evidence.

Further information

More details are available at: Crisis and Resilience Fund: Heating Oil Support Scheme – Lincolnshire Community Foundation. If you need help completing an application, you can contact the Lincolnshire Community Foundation: Email: crf@lincolnshirecf.co.uk
Phone: 01529 572575

Housing payments

You can find further details on eligibility criteria and how to apply on your district council’s website:

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