Teignbridge households in financial distress will be able to apply for help under a new government funding scheme, after Teignbridge District Council’s Executive Committee approved its implementation on Tuesday (April 7).
The Crisis and Resilience Fund (CaRF) replaces the Household Support Fund and Discretionary Housing Payments Scheme, which ended on March 31.
The three-year CaRF provides low-income families who encounter sudden financial difficulties with emergency help along with longer term support, such as financial health checks, debt and benefit advice and help with budgeting.
Teignbridge District Council Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Economy, Estates and Major Projects, Councillor David Palethorpe said: “Approving the rollout of the Crisis and Resilience Fund in Teignbridge means we can quickly respond to households in immediate need, while also addressing the underlying causes of financial hardship and focusing on longer-term financial wellbeing. This scheme doesn’t only help people in immediate need, but also offers practical support to help them avoid future financial crises.”
Once operational arrangements are in place, information on how households can access help from the new Crisis and Resilience Fund will be set out on the Teignbridge Council website.
