Last year, Gloucestershire County Council approved plans to extend the existing Welfare Support Scheme for a time-limited period to provide support to people and families in hardship as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The fund provides practical support to eligible adults and families for food, gas/electricity top ups and household items such as furniture including white goods/appliances and furniture.
The fund can provide:
- Furniture; rugs/carpets; white goods
- Essential household equipment
- Gas/electricity
- Rent in advance (when all other options have been requested)
- Removal expenses
- Food deliveries; supermarket vouchers
- Cash when necessary
- The Children’s Fund can also provide clothes
To view the eligibility criteria visit the Gloucestershire Welfare Support Scheme’s website at:
https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/gloucestershire-welfare-support-scheme/
Note to agencies: Agencies can apply on behalf of clients
