SW9 Hardship Fund

The SW9 Hardship Fund is a discretionary scheme for SW9 residents.  It can provide a safety net in an emergency or after a disaster, provide assistance to enable independent living in the community, and can assist some families under exceptional pressure.  It is intended to help with one-off needs rather than ongoing expenses. 

Situations that may qualify for an SW9 Hardship Fund:

  • you and your family are under exceptional pressure, for example, due to a relationship breakdown, a house fire or flooding
  • you or a member of your family is returning to the community from formal care, for example, a care home, hospital or prison
  • you're on a resettlement programme following homelessness or domestic violence
  • your benefits are delayed and you need emergency supplies
  • you have one-off travel expenses for certain journeys, for example, visiting someone in hospital.

Please refer to the SW9 Hardship Policy for more information:

SW9 Hardship Fund Policy

To make an application to the SW9 Hardship Fund you must fill out the application form below.

If you have any queries, please contact us on:

SW9 Hardship Fund Application Form