Welfare Support Scheme

The Welfare Support Scheme provides B&NES residents with short-term, emergency help with living costs. Get help if you can't afford the basics such as food, energy costs, and household items, or need help with certain debts.

The Welfare Support Scheme provides BANES residents with short-term financial help in a crisis. The amount of help will be based on your personal and financial circumstances, but could include vouchers or help to buy essential items, we may refer you to a charity for support, or temporarily contribute towards housing or living costs. Eligibility applies, see website for more information.

 

 

Last updated: 25 June 2025