Fylde Council approves £817k crisis fund to support families with bills, energy and advice hubs
A new £817,000 Crisis and Resilience Fund will provide emergency payments, energy support and community hubs for Fylde residents in need.
Families across Fylde facing financial hardship are set to benefit from a new £817,000 support package approved by Fylde Council.
The Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF), which replaces the existing Household Support Fund, will provide a wider range of help for vulnerable households – with a stronger focus on early intervention and long-term support.
The £817,501 scheme, funded through a government grant via Lancashire County Council, will offer crisis payments for those in immediate need, alongside measures to tackle energy costs and improve access to support services.
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Plans include affordable warmth initiatives, targeted help for low-income households reliant on fuel oil, and the creation of new community resilience hubs across the borough.
These hubs will bring together advice on money, housing, energy and wellbeing in one place, with support from council services and local organisations.
Fylde Council said it will continue working with partners including Citizens Advice, food networks and voluntary and faith groups, building on previous schemes that have supported residents since 2021.
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A council spokesperson said: “This fund will make a real difference to families and individuals across Fylde who are facing financial hardship.
“We’re proud to be moving toward a model that doesn’t just respond to crisis but helps people build stability and resilience for the long-term.”
The new fund is set to be rolled out later this year, with support and community hubs expected to be in place throughout 2026 and beyond.