The Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) is a new scheme funded by the UK government.
In Kent, it will be used to help residents who are:
- struggling with money
- dealing with a sudden change in their life.
We understand that hard times can happen to anyone. The support is here to help you get through a crisis with care and understanding, and to focus on what matters most to you.
The CRF is meant to offer short-term help, including support to help you feel more stable in the future with your money. This includes early advice and working with local organisations, to help you get the right help at the right time and reduce the risk of future worries.
Crisis Payments
If you are facing an urgent situation and cannot meet your immediate essential needs without help, Kent County Council is offering an interim scheme to support residents.
For more information, including eligibility and how to apply, please visit Kent County Council’s Crisis Payments website.
Crisis and Resilience Fund Housing Payment
Crisis and Resilience Fund Housing Payments are available to both council and private sector tenants. They can provide additional help with housing costs alongside any benefit support you may already receive.
To claim Housing Payment, you must be in receipt of either Housing Benefit under the previous scheme or the housing costs element of Universal Credit. Visit the Discretionary Payments webpage for further details.
Building Resilience
To help build financial and practical resilience in Dartford, services across the Council are helping to support with energy and energy efficiency measures, food security, and financial resilience.
Cost of Living Support
Our Cost of Living Support page sets out a range of different support methods available to those in need. This includes Government grants, council support and help within the community.
Dartford Larder is a community-focused initiative designed to provide practical support for individuals and families facing financial hardship. We are more than just a food bank, we are a welcoming, supermarket-style space where those in need can access essential groceries at significantly reduced costs.
Supported by Dartford Borough Council in partnership with Crossways Community Church, New Avenues, and Healthy Living Centre Dartford, Dartford Larder is committed to restoring dignity and empowering people to take control of their circumstances.
Alternative formats
If you need information in another format (such as Braille, audio, large print or written translation), or you need an interpreter, or require support for hearing difficulties, please contact Dartford Borough Council on 01322 343434.
Romanian
Dacă aveți nevoie de informații într-un alt format (cum ar fi Braille, audio, caractere mari sau traducere scrisă), dacă aveți nevoie de un interpret sau dacă aveți nevoie de asistență pentru dificultăți de auz, vă rugăm să contactați Consiliul Local Dartford la numărul de telefon 01322 343434.
Polish
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