You may qualify for a crisis payment if you are experiencing a financial crisis or are at immediate risk of hardship due to a sudden and unexpected change in circumstances.

To be eligible, you must be able to demonstrate that:

• you are experiencing genuine financial hardship as a result of a sudden and unexpected financial shock

  and

• you do not have sufficient income, savings, or access to other support to resolve the sudden financial shock

Applicants will be required to provide appropriate evidence to support their application. This may include proof of address, details of income and outgoings, evidence of the change in financial circumstances, and any other relevant documentation requested to assess eligibility.

Please note that applying for a Crisis Payment doesn’t automatically mean you will get a Crisis Payment. Each individual's situation will be taken into consideration. If after consideration a Crisis Payment isn’t suitable, we may refer you to Resilience Services which can offer alternative support to suit your needs.

Crisis and Resilience Fund application form