Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF)
Councils are approving and launching the Crisis and Resilience Fund to support residents facing financial hardship.
Croydon Council approved a £19.7 million Crisis and Resilience Fund in September 2026, allocated by the Department for Work and Pensions, to support residents facing financial hardship and build long-term resilience. In July 2026, Wandsworth Council launched its £3.4 million fund, structured across four strands including crisis payments, and Haringey's Cabinet Member Signing approved measures for an interim 2026/27 policy.
The Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) is a government fund introduced from April 2026, replacing the Household Support Fund and Discretionary Housing Payments. It aims to provide immediate crisis support and preventative interventions to address underlying causes of financial hardship and build long-term resilience.
The fund operates from April 2026 to March 2029. Barking and Dagenham Council launched its £4.8 million fund in March 2026, aiming to provide a crucial safety net for low-income households. The fund seeks to reduce repeat demand for crisis support by addressing underlying causes.
Key facts
- Croydon Council approved a £19.7 million Crisis and Resilience Fund in September 2026. Source
- Wandsworth Council launched a £3.4 million Crisis and Resilience Fund in July 2026. Source
- The Crisis and Resilience Fund operates from April 2026 to March 2029. Source 1 Source 2
- Barking and Dagenham Council launched a £4.8 million fund in March 2026. Source
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