Household Support Fund - fund allocation December 2023 and December 2024 - Find a freedom of information request

Request

Many thanks for answering the following questions for me.

1. Please confirm that you administer a Household Support Fund on behalf of central government - Yes/No

2. Please confirm what percentage of funds allocated in December 2024 were for support with energy bills.

3. Please confirm what percentage of funds allocated in December 2023 were for support with energy bills.

4. Please confirm how many applications to the Household Support fund *for any reason* you received in December 2024.

5. Please confirm how many applications to the Household Support fund *for any reason* you received in December 2023.

Decision

1. Yes.

2. 34.47%

3. 69.55%

4. 5,680 includes all volumes - applications/proactive allocations.

5. 4,439 includes all volumes - applications/proactive allocations.

Reference number
11704037
Date request received
10 February 2025
Date of decision
10 March 2025