Discretionary Crisis Fund

Eligibility

You must meet all the following to apply:

  • You're 16 years old or over.
  • You live in Rochdale borough or have accepted a firm offer of tenancy in the borough.
  • You claim a benefit. This includes if you're in work and claim a benefit or if your benefits have been sanctioned.
  • You haven't already received 2 awards in the last 12 months.

Household items

In addition to the eligibility above, you must also be receiving help from an approved organisation to be eligible for household items.

The approved organisations are: 

Funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund

Funded by UK Government.

We're using funding from the Department for Work and Pensions to support you if you’re vulnerable or can't afford essentials.

More about the Crisis and Resilience Fund

Contact Discretionary Crisis Fund