Crisis and Resilience Fund Crisis Payment Scheme Policy 2026 to 2027
Amount and type of assistance
Payment amount and duration
Awards are discretionary and proportionate to need.
Support will usually cover the period until the next expected income.
Applicants will normally receive no more than two awards per financial year, unless exceptional circumstances apply.
Payment methods
Crisis Resilience Fund Crisis Payments can be given via:
- cash payments
- direct bank transfer
- vouchers
- direct provision of goods where necessary
- referral to partner organisations for goods
