Find out what support is available to help with bills and costs in England. This includes support with utility bills, support from your local council and Council Tax Reduction.

Cost of living support: Living costs: bills, housing and health - GOV.UK

You may be able to get help with essential costs from your local council. This could help if you’re struggling to afford things like:

• energy and water bills
• food
• essential items
• housing costs

In England, this support is known as the ‘Crisis and Resilience Fund’.

Who the Crisis and Resilience Fund is for

Funding is aimed at anyone who’s vulnerable or cannot pay for essentials. You do not have to be getting benefits to get help from your local council.

If you get benefits, they will not be affected if you get a payment from the Crisis and Resilience Fund.

Find out about schemes in your area

Councils decide how to run their schemes. There may be differences in:

• eligibility criteria
• if or how you need to apply
• who money is given to

For example, some councils share out money through local charities and community groups and some limit household applications to one per year.

Check with your local council to find out what support is available.