The Extension of the Household Support Fund - Find a freedom of information request

Request

I am interested in hearing more about the extension of the Household Support Fund (1 October 2024- 31 March 2025) and would like to know the following.



1) The number of applications to the Household Support Fund from 1 October 2024 - 31 January 2025.The monetary amount of support provided to applicants to the Household Support Fund from1 October 2024 - 31 January 2025.



2) The number of successful applicants to the Household Support Fund from 1 October 2024 - 31 January 2025.



3) What is the outstanding monetary amount from the Household Support Fund that is available before the scheme ends on the 31 March 2025.
 

Decision

I can confirm that the information requested is held by Lincolnshire County Council. I have detailed below the information that is being released to you.  

1.

•    Applications - Overall 11,990 (7,345 through the application process)

•    Monetary amount - £993,297

2. 100%

3. £603,573 (remaining to spend from the 1 February to 31 March 2025 – will be fully allocated to the appropriate cohorts)
 
 

Reference number
11626701
Date request received
3 February 2025
Date of decision
12 March 2025