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a new one government plan to Grant emergency cash payout arrive Low income people across England.
The Crisis and Recovery Fund (CRF) will provide £1 billion per year Council for the next three years Starting in early April. This should help them plan for long-term support planning and provision.
Council will now be able to access directly cashUnlike past plans, this is a way for the government to fulfill its manifesto pledge to end “massive reliance on emergency food parcels”.
Who is eligible for government cash payouts?
The new rules provide that Parliament can give money People experiencing financial difficulties due to an unexpected drop in income, for example due to sudden expenses such as redundancy or a broken boiler.
The program is open to everyone, regardless of whether they currently receive benefits.
What can money be used for?
The Department for Work and Pensions explains that the money can be used for three different purposes:
- crisis payment
- Housing payments (unexpected shortfalls)
- Resilience services that provide financial support to charities and local organizations
These payments can be useful in situations such as losing a job, leaving a toxic, abusive relationship, or facing unexpected bills. Local authorities can choose how to allocate funding based on these reasons.
How do you apply?
Emergency funding can be applied for through local councils. In England, local authorities have until April 1 to make applications available to the public and be transparent about how they spend the money.
Some councils already offer a cash-first approach and have cash delivered via post office cash vouchers or SMS payment platforms that allow cash machine withdrawals.
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will also receive funding, but authorities must decide how to spend the extra money.
How has the response been so far?
The scheme replaces the Temporary Family Support Fund, which was established in 2011 and has been extended on a rolling basis but was due to end at the end of March.
The level of funding allocated is similar to previous plans, but has disappointed some councils who had hoped to allocate more money to the effort.
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The majority of councils in England believe current funding is insufficient to meet local welfare needs, according to a recent survey by the Local Government Association.
Emma Reevey, chief executive of the Trussell Trust, a charity that supports food banks, tells us independent: “The new Crisis and Recovery Fund is an important step to ensure no one is forced to turn to food banks and is important progress towards the Government’s manifesto commitment to end the need for emergency food.
“We welcome its development, which is based on evidence and insights from our food bank community and other experts in the Crisis Support Task Force, and we look forward to continuing to work together on this work to help end the need for food banks for good.”
Lynn Perry, chief executive of children’s charity Barnardo’s, said: “For too many families, sudden crises can push them to the breaking point, leaving children at risk of going without food, warmth or other essentials. This guidance sets out how to deliver crisis support in a way that protects dignity, provides real choice and reaches those who need it most. It has the potential to make a meaningful difference to children growing up in poverty.”