Extra support in time for Christmas

More than £4 million worth of support will soon be on its way to local households to help them cover the costs rising bills this winter. 

This latest, one-off winter payment is due to be paid to more than 32,000 households before Christmas, which this time will include an additional £30 per household. This will be on top of the usual payment of around £100, based on the number of eligible people living in a household.

It's all part of the £11.3 million Household Support Fund aimed at households who are struggling the most with rising costs.

Deadline for community grants

Voluntary and community groups who are helping to improve the health and wellbeing of Nottinghamshire residents can still apply for the latest round of financial support.

A range of grants are available via Nottinghamshire County Council’s Local Communities Fund (LCF), which enables eligible groups and good causes to access money to deliver key projects.

The deadline for applications is 24 November 2023 but, following the recent floods which have devastated many areas of the county, organisations can now use an LCF grant to support those in their communities impacted by Storm Babet.

Were you affected by flooding?

If your home or business has been flooded because of Storm Babet, you can apply for financial help.

The Government has announced a scheme called the Flood Recovery Framework to help communities recover from the impacts of flooding. 

This includes a number of schemes aimed at both residents and businesses.

Foodbanks   

At this time of year, household budgets can come under added pressure. With food costs still high, foodbanks can offer support for those struggling to afford a meal for themselves, as well as their family.

There are many foodbank initiatives running across the county and one might be closer to you than you think!

Help for those who have fled Ukraine

Community groups and voluntary organisations who are supporting people who have settled in Nottinghamshire to escape the Ukraine conflict, will share funds worth almost £25,000.

Thanks to funding via The Government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme and Nottinghamshire County Council’s Local Communities Fund, five groups have been awarded grants as part of this rolling programme to help them to continue with their work.