Teignbridge District Council (DWP Crisis and Resilience Fund)

Crisis and Resilience Fund (Teignbridge)

One-off financial help for Teignbridge residents aged 16 or over on a low income or means-tested benefits who face a sudden financial crisis, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions and run by the council. One application form also covers Housing Payments (extra help with rent, deposits or rent in advance) and extra help with Council Tax. Help with heating oil costs is available to eligible residents.

Apply on the funder’s site

You could get: Amount not specified; no fixed round
Deadline: Rolling; apply any time
Effort: Moderate; full application with documents

Who can apply

Teignbridge residents aged 16 or over who are on a low income or get means-tested benefits
Assessment looks at overall circumstances, including health conditions or disability in the household, someone of pension age, children in the property, fuel poverty or difficulty affording energy (including heating oil), a cold, damp or hard-to-heat home, and unreliable or insecure housing
Housing Payments need you to receive Housing Benefit or the housing element of Universal Credit at your current address

What it funds

One-off financial help for urgent or essential needs, for example after:

Damage to your home or belongings from events like flooding, fire, or gas leaks
Accidents, physical or mental health emergencies, including hospital discharge
Relationship breakdowns, including domestic abuse, where you need to move quickly
Breakdown of essential items, such as a boiler or medical equipment
Loss of income that affects your ability to pay for essentials
A sudden loss of income, such as redundancy or reduced working hours
Help with heating oil costs for residents affected by rising fuel costs
Housing Payments: extra help towards rent if Housing Benefit or the housing element of Universal Credit does not cover your full rent, or help with rent in advance or a deposit to move
Help with Council Tax, on top of Council Tax Reduction if it does not cover your full bill

the fund also offers advice on budgeting, debt and money management, delivered with local voluntary and community organisations.

How to apply

Start the online financial support application from the council's page
Answer questions about your household's income, savings, regular expenses, debts and (if you rent) your landlord
Upload evidence, or post paper copies within 21 days
The council assesses the application and notifies you of the outcome

for help or alternative formats, phone the Customer Support Team on 01626 361101.

Have ready

Last 3 months' bank and savings statements for each account held by every adult in your household (PDF statements, not photos or screenshots)
Your most recent Universal Credit statement (optional, but speeds things up)
Your most recent utility bills, if asking for help to pay these
A rent statement from your landlord showing when arrears started, if you rent and have rent arrears

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