West Sussex Household Support and Crisis Assistance
Council help with food, energy and essential costs for households on a low income.
Help of this kind exists precisely because ordinary budgets sometimes do not stretch, and applying is not a claim about your character.
About this service
West Sussex County Council administers household support for residents who cannot cover food, energy or other essential costs, with eligibility set by the scheme running at the time. Help can take the form of direct support, vouchers or a referral through the Community Hub, and it is intended for people who have already cut back as far as they can. Because schemes change, the current rules are worth checking by phone or online before you apply, and staff can tell you whether another fund is a better fit.
How they can help you
Provides short-term financial help with essentials when a household cannot stretch any further.
What to expect
You will be asked about income, household and costs, and told whether the current scheme can help and what evidence is needed.
Who it's for
Low-income West Sussex households, including Bognor Regis residents, who cannot cover food or energy costs.
Getting support
- How support is available
- Online and in person
- Referral requirements
- You can contact this service directly without a referral.
Trust and updates
Verification status: Verified
Last verified: October 25, 2026
Last updated: October 25, 2026
Verification source: https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/leisure-recreation-and-community/crisis-and-resilience-fund/
Verification notes: Council crisis support pages confirmed live; eligibility varies by the scheme currently open, so it should be checked at the point of contact.
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Cost
Free
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Trust and updates
Verification status: Verified
Last verified: October 25, 2026
Last updated: October 25, 2026
Verification source: https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/leisure-recreation-and-community/crisis-and-resilience-fund/
Verification notes: Council crisis support pages confirmed live; eligibility varies by the scheme currently open, so it should be checked at the point of contact.
Report a problem with this listing
If any details look wrong or out of date, you can let the OneRoof team know here. Your report goes into an admin review queue and will not change the listing automatically.
Cost
Free