Extract from recent information from Somerset County Council.
Do you need help with buying food, paying for energy and water bills, and other essential household items such as beds and white goods?
The Household Support Fund
Can provide short-term urgent financial help to Somerset residents who are struggling to afford household essentials.

To apply, you must:

  • Live in the County of Somerset – if you live in North Somerset, help is available from North Somerset Council
  • Be over the age of 16 and living independently of parents/carers
  • Not have sufficient money to pay for essentials
  • Provide the following documents when you apply
    • Proof of your identity
    • Proof of your address
    • Proof of income
    • Proof of Additional Criteria or letter from support worker to confirm this element

You can register for the fund here. To create an account select ‘Create Individual Account’.

You are unable to apply if you:

  • have savings over the value of £2000

If you do not qualify for this funding and are a Somerset resident there may be other help available. Please use this link for more information

If you need any help applying to this fund then please contact Somerset County Council on 0300 123 2224 and they can help you find someone that can help complete an application.