Financial Support Advisor
Haringey Council is expanding its Financial Support Team, including roles like the Financial Support Advisor, to assist residents facing financial difficulties.
Haringey Council is expanding its Financial Support Team, which includes roles such as the Financial Support Advisor, to provide advice and assistance to residents facing financial difficulties. This expansion was approved in July 2026 as part of the interim policy for the 2026/27 Crisis and Resilience Fund.
The council's Cabinet Member Signing meeting on 10 July 2026 approved funding to bolster support services and address financial hardship across the borough. This policy also includes the approval of £30,000 for a new online portal to simplify benefit claims for residents.
Key facts
- Haringey Council approved an interim policy for the 2026/27 Crisis and Resilience Fund on 10 July 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- The approved policy includes an expansion of the Financial Support Team. Source 1 Source 2
- £30,000 was approved for the creation of a streamlined online application form. Source
- Free school meal holiday vouchers were extended until September 2026 under the new policy. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Approximately 26% of people in Haringey live below the poverty line after housing costs. Source
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