Household Support Fund 2024/25
Enfield Council was allocated £2,847,994.64 to support vulnerable households facing a rise in energy bills and the cost of living. The funding covered the period 1 April 2024 to 30 September 2024.
This fifth phase of Household Support Fund has now ended.
Funding extended from October 2024 to April 2025
The government has confirmed the extension of the Household Support Fund until April 2025.
We will update this page as soon as more information becomes available - check this page for the latest updates.
Scam alert
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has made Enfield Council aware of a scam.
An SMS (text) is circulating which makes specific reference to a payment relating to Household Support Fund (HSF). This message is advising that residents are eligible for £900 from HSF if they click on a link and pay £1 for their bank details, so that the money can be paid. There are other messages relating to cost-of-living payments and a UK Home Office notification – these are all scams.
The DWP does not publish any applications for download to mobile devices or personal computers.
To be certain that you are using legitimate DWP services, only visit and use the relevant pages on the government's website (GOV.UK) in your browser.
The DWP Counter Fraud Cyber teams are aware and are taking necessary action.
Please be aware and spread the word.
Other support available
Many voluntary and community organisations are offering help with food for Enfield’s diverse community. If you need urgent food supplies and cannot afford them, you can ask your local food bank for emergency food or support.
You can also visit Enfield Food Alliance for information about local organisations providing food support to residents. You could also try the OLIO food sharing app, a free app allowing neighbours to offer unwanted food to each other. Everything shared on OLIO is free.
If you need further support, see our cost of living support pages or the government’s cost of living support hub.