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Daily Mirror
14-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Council confirms £200 cost of living payments to be paid to thousands this year
In its announcement yesterday, Salford Council confirmed that it would provide households who lost their Winter Fuel payments last year with £200 this winter to help with energy costs A UK council has confirmed that it will be paying certain residents £200 to help with energy costs this year. The help comes through Salford Council's Household Support Fund scheme. This is a government-funded cost of living initiative which gives local councils pots of cash to help struggling households living in that area. Each council decides what help it will offer to residents, an you can only claim support from your local authority. The government gave Salford Council £4.8 million for its Household Support Fund this year following its extension. In its announcement yesterday, Salford Council confirmed that it would provide households who lost their Winter Fuel Payments last year with £200 this winter to help with energy costs. Salford's Winter Support Payment scheme will give cash to those over 65 who may be eligible for Pension Credit but have not yet claimed it or are still to apply for it. Last year, 92% of the 3,000 Salford residents who were eligible received a payment through the scheme. Energy and supermarket vouchers will be provided to those struggling to cover those costs. Alongside this, it will also be issuing holiday food vouchers to eligible children during school holidays and support additional council services, including housing and adult social care. The scheme will also fund Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) partners to deliver food banks, food clubs, and food schemes. According to the council, since the Househodl Support Fund started in 2021, Salford Council has received more than 50,000 applications. Those who want to apply for support can do so through Salford Council's website. The money will be managed and distributed by Salford City Council's Assist team. The Council has confirmed that residents do not need to be claiming benefits to apply for the Household Support Fund. However, those who do apply need to provide evidence that they are unable to cover the costs themselves. From universal credit to furlough, employment rights, travel updates and emergency financial aid - we've got all of the big financial stories you need to know about right now. Salford City Mayor, Paul Dennett added: 'This funding has made a real difference to people's lives in Salford. It has helped families put food on the table, kept homes warm during winter, and ensured that children don't go hungry during the school holidays. He continued: 'We're committed to using this funding to keep that support going. I urge any resident facing financial difficulties to explore the support available through the Household Support Fund.'
Yahoo
22-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Council dishes out £130k between voluntary groups
Seven voluntary organisations will get a cut of more than £130,000 to continue their work across Staffordshire. The boost, from Stafford Borough Council, will benefit charities as well as rising sports stars and community groups, who can apply for small grants. The council's cabinet agreed to approved the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) grant policy on Friday to spend £130,250 to enable the extension of the current grant agreements until 31 March 2026. Councillor Jill Hood, cabinet member for community, said it was "humbling" to see the applications being made for the sports grants. The organisations that are benefitting: Citizens Advice – £60,000 Support Staffordshire – Stafford District – £22,250 Staffordshire Women's Aid – £15,000 Stafford District Arts Council – £10,000 Katharine House Hospice – £3,500 Douglas MacMillan Hospice – £2,500 Alongside these organisations, £10,000 will be given to Stafford Borough Small Grants Scheme, and £7,000 to Stafford Borough Sports Grants Scheme, with the funds for both handed out by the Community Foundation. Those who can apply for small grants are registered charities, not for profit businesses, community interest companies, community-based organisations, and town and parish councils. "It makes you realise what a plethora of extremely talented young men and women – and sometimes elderly men and women – are in our borough," said Hood. "People who have benefited from our sports grant include a 12-year-old girl for the national Badminton England Under 13s. "She's a champion and her grant will go towards, travel, training, equipment – she competes nationally in Slovakia and Holland." Other recipients include a young girl who is part of the British Cycling Club, and a young man using the funding for a football scholarship. "At the moment, when the future of this council is in some doubt, the question: 'What has the borough council ever done for me?,' is on people's lips," said councillor Tony Pearce. "It's as well that we recognise that, in addition to the statutory services we provide, we support the wider community and in particular those organisations supporting the most vulnerable in our society." Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Plans for £1.4m community funding agreed Cash to bring communities together after disorder Youth clubs to get government funding boost Local Democracy Reporting Service Stafford Borough Council
BBC News
22-02-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Stafford Borough Council gives out £130k between voluntary groups
Seven voluntary organisations will get a cut of more than £130,000 to continue their work across boost, from Stafford Borough Council, will benefit charities as well as rising sports stars and community groups, who can apply for small council's cabinet agreed to approved the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) grant policy on Friday to spend £130,250 to enable the extension of the current grant agreements until 31 March Jill Hood, cabinet member for community, said it was "humbling" to see the applications being made for the sports grants. The organisations that are benefitting:Citizens Advice – £60,000Support Staffordshire – Stafford District – £22,250Staffordshire Women's Aid – £15,000Stafford District Arts Council – £10,000Katharine House Hospice – £3,500Douglas MacMillan Hospice – £2,500Alongside these organisations, £10,000 will be given to Stafford Borough Small Grants Scheme, and £7,000 to Stafford Borough Sports Grants Scheme, with the funds for both handed out by the Community who can apply for small grants are registered charities, not for profit businesses, community interest companies, community-based organisations, and town and parish councils. 'Plethora of talent' "It makes you realise what a plethora of extremely talented young men and women – and sometimes elderly men and women – are in our borough," said Hood."People who have benefited from our sports grant include a 12-year-old girl for the national Badminton England Under 13s. "She's a champion and her grant will go towards, travel, training, equipment – she competes nationally in Slovakia and Holland."Other recipients include a young girl who is part of the British Cycling Club, and a young man using the funding for a football scholarship."At the moment, when the future of this council is in some doubt, the question: 'What has the borough council ever done for me?,' is on people's lips," said councillor Tony Pearce."It's as well that we recognise that, in addition to the statutory services we provide, we support the wider community and in particular those organisations supporting the most vulnerable in our society." Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
