We are no longer accepting applications for the Household Support Vouchers. These are the vouchers that Citizens Advice Peterborough have been administering on our behalf and will not be extended as part of the extended Household Support Fund.
The Chancellor announced in the Spring 2024 Budget that the Household Support Fund will be extended for a further six months. At this stage (March 2024), we have not received our funding allocation or guidance for the scheme from the Department for Work and Pensions.
Subject to confirmation of funding, we expect to continue to fund all community hubs for a further six months and extend the school holiday voucher scheme for eligible pupils.
We are currently reviewing options to provide a replacement to the cost of living voucher scheme. We will announce further details as soon as we are able.
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School Holiday Voucher Scheme
Funding is available to directly award those eligible for free school meals vouchers to cover the holiday periods, find out more on the Holiday Voucher Scheme page.
You can apply online for free school meals (opens online form).
The Government is also running a range of schemes to support people
- Cost of Living Payment - GOV.UK - Detailed eligibility requirements for the Cost of Living Payments.
- Energy Bills Support Scheme explainer - GOV.UK - Further details on the Energy Bills Support Scheme.
