Warmfront Hardship Grant

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Warm Front Hardship Grant

When you have been awarded a Warm Front Grant, it is sometimes possible that the cost of work required may exceed the amount of grant you are awarded.The Warm Front Hardship Grant has been developed to help applicants meet any extra costs. Referrals for this grant must come from the Warm Front Team.

Do you Qualify?

In order for any referral to be made, you must first qualify for a Warm front Grant. If you want more detailed information or want to speak to someone, you should contact the warm front team on 0800 3166011 or got to The Warm Front Team website . The criteria are as follows.

If you are under 60 years old, you must be in receipt of one of the following benefits:

  • Working Tax Credit with an assessed income of less than £15,460 and which must include a disability element
  • Disability Living Allowance
  • Child Tax Credit with an assessed income of less than £15,460
  • Housing Benefit + Disability Premium
  • Income Support + Disability Premium
  • Council Tax Benefit + Disability Premium
  • War Disablement Pension + Constant Attendance Allowance or Mobility Supplement
  • Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit + Constant Attendance Allowance
  • Attendance Allowance

OR

Householders who (a) have a child under 16, or (b) are pregnant and have been given maternity certificate MAT B1 in relation to the pregnancy concerned, and are also in receipt of one or more of the following benefits:

  • Income Support
  • Council Tax Benefit
  • Housing Benefit
  • Job Seekers Allowance (Income Based)
  • Pension Credit

OR

If you are over 60 you must be in receipt of one the following benefits:

  • Income Support
  • Council Tax Benefit
  • Housing Benefit
  • Job Seekers Allowance (Income Based)
  • Pension Credit

What To Do Next

If you have been awarded a Warm Front Grant and have additional costs to pay, you should contact the Warm front team. They will refer your case to the Grants Section. You will need complete a short application form and the additional payment will be made to Warm Front on your behalf.

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