The Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) is a new three-year scheme funded by the UK government launching on 1 April 2026.
The CRF is to help vulnerable households who encounter financial difficulties as a result of a sudden unexpected expense and to support activity that builds individual and community financial resilience.
Wyre Council are currently finalising the delivery of this fund and this page will be updated accordingly.
The government has also announced targeted support for low income households who are facing immediate financial difficulties as a result of rising heating oil prices – this will delivered as part of this fund.
The CRF is made up of four key components:
Crisis Payments
Offering urgent financial support for those in crisis, such as same-day or 48-hour grants for essential needs.
Housing Payments
Providing financial support towards housing needs, to those who face a shortfall in meeting their housing costs.
Resilience Services
Offering services from councils or external providers to help strengthen financial resilience, stability, and independence.
Community Coordination
Strengthening local communities by investing in voluntary and community sector organisations that connect and enhance the local support landscape.