Thousands of low-income households can receive a £250 free cash gift to help with the cost of living. The government's Household Support Fund provides monetary assistance that can be used to pay for utility and food costs.
Cost of Living Support: £250 Payment Available for UK Citizens
The plan operates by providing councils across the country with a portion of the funds available to distribute to British citizens in need.
Each local authority receives a varied amount of funds based on the size of its catchment area, population, and number of vulnerable families.
The voucher or grant amounts differ by location, so check to see what you can obtain and how your council will pay you.
Currently, thousands of Rotherham people are lined up to get their £250.
Locals can apply for funding to help with the energy crisis.
According to the website, you qualify if you have less than £150 left over each month after paying for food, rent, and utilities.
To apply online, you must be able provide proof of your current financial condition, including a recent bank statement and expected monthly expenses and income.
The council says: "In order to qualify for the Energy Crisis Support Scheme, applicants will be asked to provide information about their current financial situation, along with a recent bank statement and estimated monthly expenditure and income.
"Applicants must have no more than £150 a month left over after paying for all their essential costs such as food or rent or utility bills. If you have more than £150 left over each month, then you may not meet the criteria at this time."
If you live in Rotherham, you can learn more here.
What if I Don't Reside in Rotherham?
To receive assistance, contact your council, as local governments are in charge of distributing funding.
To locate your local council, use the gov.uk council finder tool.
Once you've located your council, check its website for information on how to apply.
Each council will have a separate application process, thus the specific steps to apply will varied depending on where you reside.
This means that the eligibility restrictions for accessing the cost of living payments may vary.
Some councils will not ask you to apply for assistance, but will instead contact you if you are eligible.
What Do Other Councils Offer?
Residents in Blackpool can get up to £300 in assistance from the Household Support Fund.
Those residing in Bracknell Forest may be eligible for a £315 cash payment.
Cambridgeshire's low-income households can qualify for a £110 financial grant per household.
Those living in Falkirk who receive council tax reduction, housing benefit, Universal Credit, income assistance, jobseekers allowance, or pension credit are eligible for up to £470 in cost of living payments.
Middlesborough is giving hardworking families up to £70.
This month, care leavers will receive a single cost of living payment of £200 from Rutland County Council.
Additionally, the Stockton-on-Tees Council is providing £80 to individuals in need.