The Winter Support Fund will help those on low incomes, children and people at risk of homelessness against a backdrop of rising living and fuel costs.
Key elements of the package include:
- £10 million to help people who are struggling to pay fuel bills
- £25 million flexible funding to help local authorities support wellbeing and respond to financial insecurity based on local needs
- £6 million for third sector partners to support low income families
Maximising incomes and increasing access to benefits