The Crisis and Resilience Fund offers short-term emergency financial support to low-income households in Kingston facing sudden financial crises. It funds urgent needs such as food, heating, energy, water bills, housing-related costs, essential furniture or appliances, and emergency transport. Applications are assessed individually based on income, savings, and overall situation to help residents avoid long-term crisis.
Eligible applicants live in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames or have a connection through temporary accommodation or homelessness. Support is for those unable to afford essential needs or facing urgent housing or community care needs. Benefit receipt is not required.