I am interested in hearing more about the extension of the Household Support Fund (1 April 2024 – 30 September 2024) and would like to know the following.

1. The number of applications to the Household Support Fund from 1 April 2024 – 31 July 2024.
1,125 households have applied for an HSF grant between 1st April 2024 and 31st July 2024.
Wokingham Borough also provides Food Vouchers to children who are eligible for Free School Meals during the School Holidays.

2. The monetary amount of support provided to applicants to the Household Support Fund from 1 April 2024 – 31 July 2024.
£125,270 for applicants
£316,240 for children eligible for Free School Meals

3. The number of successful applicants to the Household Support Fund from 1 April 2024– 31 July 2024.
915 applications were successful. Reasons for refusal included:
• Household not eligible or failed to provide evidence of eligibility
• Household had already received monetary support
In addition, 2,424 children eligible for Free School Meals, received School Holiday Food Vouchers.

4. What is the outstanding monetary amount from the Household Support Fund that is available before the scheme ends on the 30 September 2024.
£84,064