BCP Food and Energy Support Fund

This programme distributes part of the funds allocated by the UK government's Household Support Fund to BCP Council. The fund is intended to cover a wide range of support for vulnerable and low income households in the most need of support, including families with children of all ages, pensioners, unpaid carers, care leavers and disabled people, larger families, single-person households, and those struggling with one-off financial shocks or unforeseen events. Grants will be awarded to applicants that are delivering community initiatives that support BCP households impacted by the rising costs of living. Grants can be awarded for crisis support and for longer term services which prevent vulnerable households from falling into – or falling further into – crisis. Grant funded activities should help those who are struggling to afford household essentials including energy and water bills, food, and wider essentials. Grants should deliver services across the winter period from November 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026.