Applications Open for Tameside Household Support

An application scheme into which Tameside residents can apply for help with the costs of food and energy is set to open, Monday 9 December at 9am. 

Funding for the scheme comes as part of the council’s plans to deliver a total of £2.2million worth of support to residents who are struggling with the cost of living, particularly over the Winter months.

A limited, fixed fund of £300,000 will be available until 31^st March 2025, or when funds are exhausted. Successful applicants will receive one-off support payments of up to £100 for single households and up to £200 for couples and households with children.

The scheme is open to Tameside residents who are:

• Aged 16 or over
• Receiving at least one of the following benefits:
  • Universal Credit and you have no earnings or your (and your partners) net earnings in the last monthly assessment period are no more than £935
  • Employment and Support Allowance (Income Related)
  • Job Seekers Allowance (Income Related)
  • Income Support
  • Pension Credit
  • Council Tax Support
  • Housing Benefit

Pensioners not in receipt of any of the above benefits but who are struggling with food and fuel costs should contact the council’s welfare rights advice line (0800 074 9985 Monday and Wednesday 9.30am – 12.30pm). A benefit check will be undertaken and eligibility for Household Support Fund will be assessed.

Tameside Council’s Executive Member for Finance and Resources, Cllr Jack Naylor, said: “This is a fund for those in the greatest need and I would strongly encourage residents who are eligible to apply. While this is a limited fund with a high demand, I’m so pleased that we’ll be able to support around 2,000 residents with this open application scheme as part of our wider plans for the Household Support Fund.

“Our teams will be processing applications as quickly as possible to make sure payments reach those most in need.

“If you are struggling, my message is simple, please do get in touch with us, we are here to help however we can.”

For more information and to apply, visit www.tameside.gov.uk/householdsupportfund

All applicants are required to complete an online application form. If you need help to do this, or further advice and support, please contact the council’s customer services team on 0161 342 8355, cs.referrals@tameside.gov.uk or via Tameside One reception and an appointment will be made.