Issue details

Crisis and Resilience Fund 2026-29

To seek cabinet approval for Herefordshire Council to take receipt of the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) grant as a programme funded by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) between 2026-2029. The CRF replaces the Household Support Fund (HSF) and the Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP) and will enable Herefordshire to work collaboratively with partners and communities at county and local levels to build long-term resilience, cohesion, and reduce the need for crisis support.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/01/2026

Decision due: 26 March 2026 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet member finance and corporate services

Lead director: Acting director of adults and communities

Department: Community Wellbeing

Contact: Nikki Stroud, Talk Community Children and Families Lead Email: nikki.stroud@herefordshire.gov.uk.

Documents

  • Crisis and Resilience Fund 2026-29