HCF Emergency Relief Fund

The HCF Emergency Relief Fund provides vital support to individuals and families affected by flooding or any other natural disasters. The fund's priority is to offer immediate financial support for people affected, helping with urgent needs such as the cost of temporary accommodation or purchasing items residents need in order to stay in their homes, such as dehumidifiers and replacing damaged food, clothing or bedding. Applications can be made year round, whenever relief is required. The fund welcomes applications from neighbourhood support groups as well as self-referral applications and from professionals applying on behalf of individuals in need. Grants of £200 are available for affected households, who must apply within one month of the flooding event. Grants of £500 are available for projects providing relief support for affected communities, with organisations including flood or emergency-relief groups required to use the main application form.