South Gloucestershire Council is launching a new way of supporting low income households in need of immediate or long-term support due to an unexpected change in their financial situation.
The fund is part of a national move towards a more joined‑up approach to build financial resilience.
Cllr Alison Evans, cabinet member with responsibility for cost of living, said: “We know many residents are under real financial pressure, and no one should feel they are on their own when something unexpected happens. The new Crisis and Resilience Fund allows us to offer help when people need it most, while also focusing on the practical support that can genuinely improve financial stability in the longer term.
“While emergency payments will still be available in some situations, our priority is to work with residents to maximise their income, manage bills and reduce the risk of them falling into crisis again. Help is still very much there, it’s being offered in a way that’s more targeted and more sustainable.”
To apply visit southglos.gov.uk/crisis-and-resilience-fund