Purpose

To seek approval
of the process to distribute additional grant funding received as
part of the Household Support Fund.

Decision

That the Household Support Fund
(phase six) be distributed through:
 
i.      
Purchasing supermarket vouchers, or for opted
schools to make equivalent arrangements, for children qualifying
for Free School Meals in Bracknell Forest primary and secondary
schools. Households will receive a £15
voucher per child per week of the holidays.

 
ii.    
Extending the Local Welfare Scheme provision,
available via applications from households in need of emergency
help, where assistance cannot be accessed elsewhere.
 
iii.   
The provision of application-based grants to
voluntary, community, and faith
sector
organisations to build capacity and extend the reach of support to
residents.
 
iv.   
Additional financial support to pension age
households who do not receive the benefits in scope for the Winter
Fuel Payment in 2024 and who receive an
adult care
non-residential service.
 
v.    
Should any funding remain unspent toward the end of
the grant period, supermarket vouchers may be provided to
properties identified in fuel poverty,
or groups
not previously supported from the funding.