I am interested in hearing more about the extension of the Household Support Fund (1 October 2024– 31 March 2025) and would like to know the following.

1. The number of applications to the Household Support Fund from 1 October 2024 – 31 January 2025.
WBC received 268 new applications from 1st October 2024 – 31st January 2025, with 910 applicants from the previous round of Household Support Fund being automatically paid.
In addition, 2,408 children were given food vouchers during the school holidays in October Half-Term and for the 2 weeks at Christmas.

2. The monetary amount of support provided to applicants to the Household Support Fund from1 October 2024 – 31 January 2025.
£244,030 in direct monetary support.

3. The number of successful applicants to the Household Support Fund from 1 October 2024 – 31 January 2025.
227 new applications were successful and completed.
910 applicants from the previous round of Household Support Fund were automatically paid.
In addition, 2,408 children were given food vouchers during the school holidays in October Half-Term and for the 2 weeks at Christmas.

4. What is the outstanding monetary amount from the Household Support Fund that is available before the scheme ends on the 31 March 2025.
There was £204,089 available from 1st February – 31st March.