ECC: Crisis and Resilience Fund
A crisis payment could be awarded where you have experienced financial shock, which is a sudden, unexpected expense or drop in income, that can place pressure on your budget and wellbeing. Examples of financial shock include: disasters that result in significant damage/loss to possessions or property; accident, health emergency or mental health crisis; experiencing domestic abuse and leaving an abusive relationship; when settling in the community after a period of unsettlement ie homelessness; breakage of an essential item; a short term drop in regular income.
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ECC: Crisis and Resilience Fund was formerly known as ECC: Essential Living Fund on Frontline. To see whether you qualify for the award you will need to answer questions about your income, earnings, savings, expenses and debts. You also need to give proof of your financial situation.
Where you fit the criteria to claim, the scheme can cover applications for:
- food and hygiene products
- water charges
- fuel/energy costs
- essential furniture (such as bed, sofa, storage)
- household furnishings (curtains, bedding)
- essential white goods (such as cooker, fridge, washing machine)
- clothing
- food and hygiene products
- digital and connectivity essentials such as broadband or phone bills
If you are awarded the grant, you will receive your award by one or more of the following:
- PostOffice Payout scheme
- AllPay card
- High quality recycled furniture from a reputable charity
- White goods from a reputable charity
Who can use this service?
This service is available to anyone on a low income who lives in Essex and is aged18 or over (if you are aged 16 to 17 you may be able to claim if you meet the qualifying criteria).
For full eligibility criteria visit our website: HERE
How are services delivered?
See above. Through a non-cash grant system, in the form of an AllPay card (similar to a Mastercard debit card with credit loaded on to the card).
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