The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced that a new scheme would be introduced from 1 April 2026 called the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF).
As per the guidance, 'the fund is to support low-income households who encounter a financial shock and to support activity that builds individual and community financial resilience.'
Local authorities (LAs) have discretion on exactly how this funding is used within the scope set out in the grant determination and the guidance issued by the Government.
This grant is funded by the UK Government.
For Further Information please see the relevant policy