Nottingham City Council has unveiled a major £21.2 million Government backed programme to support residents facing financial hardship while helping communities become more resilient for the future.
The Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) will run from April 2026 to March 2029, delivering around £7 million each year to support vulnerable households across the city. Replacing the previous Household Support Fund, the programme will provide immediate help for those in crisis while investing in services that prevent people falling into hardship in the first place.
The fund will deliver support through four key areas:
- Crisis payments for residents facing urgent financial difficulties
- Housing support to help people stay in their homes
- Resilience services to improve financial stability
- Community coordination to strengthen local support networks
At the heart of the programme is a new community grants scheme, enabling voluntary organisations, charities and grassroots groups to deliver support in neighbourhoods across Nottingham. Funding will be allocated through regular application rounds, ensuring support reaches those who need it most.
The programme also introduces a stronger “no wrong door” approach, with a new central website and support system making it easier for residents to access help quickly and be referred to the right services.
The new Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) will open for applications on 26 May, providing funding over the next three years until March 2029.
Residents will still be able to access immediate help when they need it most, including financial support in emergencies and assistance to stay in their homes. But the new programme goes further, investing in services that help people manage their finances longer-term and avoid falling into crisis altogether.
A key feature of the fund is a new community grants programme, giving local charities, voluntary organisations and grassroots groups the opportunity to deliver targeted support in neighbourhoods across Nottingham. Projects will focus on helping those currently in hardship, preventing financial difficulties for others, and strengthening the support already available within communities.
This marks a significant step forward from the short-term nature of previous funding, giving the council and its partners the ability to plan ahead, invest in sustainable services, and build on strong local partnerships.
Councillor Neghat Khan, Leader of Nottingham City Council, said:
“Over the past few years, the Household Support Fund has provided vital help to thousands of Nottingham residents when they needed it most. The new Crisis and Resilience Fund allows us to build on that support, continuing to provide immediate help while also investing in longer-term solutions that help people stay out of crisis in the first place.
“We know many residents are still facing real financial pressures, and this funding will ensure support is there when it’s needed, while also strengthening the network of community organisations that play such an important role across our city.
“I would strongly encourage local groups to apply when the fund opens and be part of delivering this support in their communities.”
Details can be found on the Council’s website.
Further information on how to apply will be available from 26 May 2026.