Crisis and Resilience Fund
The Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) is funded by the UK Government.
It is designed to:
- help people who are struggling with money
- help people who are facing a financial crisis, and
- support residents to become more financially stable.
Find out what support is available through the CRF in East Sussex below.
Money and benefits advice
- Cost of living support
We’ve funded advice services in East Sussex to advise residents on money-related issues. - Welfare benefits helpline
Free, confidential advice and information.
Holiday activities and food programme
We’ve added more holiday clubs during the school holidays for families with children eligible for Free School Meals:
Housing payments
If you receive housing benefit or the housing element of Universal Credit, but still have to pay some of your rent, you may be able to receive an additional housing payment if you’re finding it difficult to cover housing costs. These payments are managed by district and borough councils.
- Hastings Borough Council - Am I eligible for the Crisis and Resilience Fund Housing Payment?
- Lewes and Eastbourne Councils - Apply for a Crisis and Resilience Fund - Housing Payment - Lewes and Eastbourne Councils
- Rother District Council - Crisis Resilience Fund Housing Payment – Rother District Council
- Wealden District Council - Crisis and Resilience Fund-Housing Payment - Wealden District Council
Help with the costs of heating oil
Eligible residents can apply for help with the cost of heating oil.
Community food support
We have funded more money-related support and advice through community food providers:
Crisis support
We’re introducing a new crisis payment service for households facing a financial emergency. We expect this service to be available from September 2026.
This page will be updated with full details and how to apply as soon as it is available.
If your family is working with a children's services practitioner (such as a social worker or key worker) they can apply for crisis support on your behalf and see if you are eligible. Speak to your practitioner for more information.
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