Nottingham crisis fund opens for residents
By demoduck.co.uk News Desk
Nottingham residents facing urgent financial pressure can now apply for support from a new £21.2 million Crisis and Resilience Fund, launched by Nottingham City Council on 26 May 2026.
The UK Government-funded programme will run until March 2029 and is expected to provide around £7 million a year across the city. It replaces the previous Household Support Fund, but the council says the new model is designed to combine emergency help with earlier support that may stop financial problems escalating.
The fund is also open to Nottingham voluntary and community sector organisations, with grants available for groups that can deliver neighbourhood-based support over the next three years.
Nottingham residents who may be able to get help
The Crisis and Resilience Fund is aimed at people in Nottingham who are facing financial hardship, including residents who need immediate support because they cannot meet essential costs.
Emergency payments will continue to be available for residents in immediate crisis, subject to checks. The council has not framed the fund as a universal payment scheme; it is targeted support for people whose circumstances show a need for help.
Residents may also be referred towards advice services where longer-term issues are driving financial pressure. That could include problems with benefits, housing costs, debt, or other essential household needs.
Support available through the new fund
The council says the programme will work across four main areas:
| Support area | What it is intended to do |
|---|---|
| Crisis payments | Help residents facing urgent financial difficulty |
| Housing support | Support people to remain in their homes |
| Resilience services | Improve longer-term financial stability |
| Community coordination | Strengthen local support networks across Nottingham |
A central part of the scheme is early intervention. Instead of asking residents to know which service they need before seeking help, the council says the new system is built around a streamlined “no wrong door” approach.
That means people can use one route to request support and be directed to the most relevant help, including emergency assistance or referrals to advice providers such as Advice Nottingham.
How residents can apply from 26 May
Residents can access the new support services online from 26 May 2026 through the dedicated Crisis and Resilience Fund website.
The online route allows people to:
- Apply for help and assistance, including emergency financial support.
- Request referrals to advice and support services.
- Use a free benefit checker to identify possible unclaimed benefits.
- Be connected to support through a single online form and referral system.
The benefit checker is a practical part of the fund because some households in financial difficulty may be missing out on benefits they are already entitled to claim. The checker is designed to point residents towards relevant application routes rather than only giving general advice.
Community groups can apply for grants
Charities, grassroots groups and voluntary organisations in Nottingham can now apply for funding through the CRF community grants programme.
The money is intended to help local organisations deliver targeted support in neighbourhoods, particularly for residents affected by hardship. Funding will be allocated through regular application rounds over the next three years, rather than a single one-off window.
A new community grants directory has also been launched to bring funding opportunities together in one place. For smaller organisations, that may reduce the time spent searching across different schemes and make it easier to plan projects around local need.
The council’s approach gives the Nottingham voluntary and community sector a formal role in delivering the fund, alongside direct resident support. That is significant because community organisations are often the first point of contact for people who may not approach the council directly.
Funding runs until March 2029
The Crisis and Resilience Fund will operate until March 2029, giving the council and partner organisations a three-year window for planning.
Neghat Khan, Leader of Nottingham City Council, said the fund would allow the city to continue emergency support while investing in longer-term work to prevent people reaching crisis point.
She said local organisations, charities and grassroots groups should apply and “play a leading role” in delivering support across Nottingham.
Residents and organisations can use the CRF website to find out more, apply for support, or explore funding opportunities as application rounds open.
Source: Nottingham City Council
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