Support for cost of living
Round 7 of the Household Support Fund (HSF) ran from 1 April 2025 until 31 March 2026. This was the final round of the HSF, and the government has now ended the programme.
However, the government has a number of other arrangements in place for people who need help with the cost of living. You can learn more by visiting the government’s Cost of Living Hub.
If you need help to repair or replace your boiler, or make your home more energy efficient, your energy supplier may be able to help.
There is a Holiday Food and Activity programme for children eligible for benefits-related free school meals.
If you are finding it difficult to manage, Citizens Advice offers free, confidential and impartial advice whatever problem you may face. Call their national advice line 0800 144 8848.
A range of support can also be found via Connect to Support Lincolnshire.
The government has announced a new Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) to provide emergency support to eligible residents.
The fund supports people on low incomes during a financial crisis and helps build financial resilience to reduce future need for emergency support.
You can find the latest information on the fund on our Crisis and Resilience Fund page.
