Petition · past parliament · Department for Work and Pensions
Extend the Household Support Fund
Closed
52 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to urgently extend the Household Support Fund (HSF) for at least another year. The Government has not yet confirmed whether it will provide the HSF beyond 31 March 2024, when the current fund is set to end. Now is not the time to withdraw support for struggling households.
If the HSF comes to an end in March, or if the Government provides significantly reduced funding, it could result in a cliff-edge in support for vulnerable people that many councils cannot fill.
A significantly reduced local welfare offer could risk more people falling into financial crisis, destitution and homelessness. We want the Government to urgently extend the HSF for at least another year to help councils to support residents.
A significantly reduced local welfare offer could risk more people falling into financial crisis, destitution and homelessness. We want the Government to urgently extend the HSF for at least another year to help councils to support residents.
Timeline
| 28 Feb 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
52
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
28 Feb 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.