Council and Government support
Household Support Fund
The third Household Support Fund aims to support households most in need over the winter
Energy Bills Support Scheme
Extra support with energy bills for those without a direct relationship to a supplier and those who use certain alternative fuels
Apply for Council Tax Support or Housing Benefit
Make an application for Council Tax Support or Housing Benefit
Apply for Discretionary Housing Payment
People entitled to Housing Benefit or Universal Credit Housing Costs that can’t afford to pay their rent may be able to claim Discretionary Housing Payment
Cost of living - Government support
The government is supporting residents in a variety of ways
Budget support and credit union
The Budget Support team offer support with your finances
Community support
Food banks and meals
A variety of community organisations across North Northamptonshire offer food banks and meals for those in need
Warm spaces
The community in North Northamptonshire is opening their doors and offering warm spaces for those in need
Job Club
We have teamed up with partners to support job seekers across the local area
Help and support in the Kettering area
Help in Kettering advertises a wide variety of voluntary organisations in the Kettering area
Energy and utilities
Collective energy switch
Save money on your energy bills with North Northamptonshire's collective energy switch scheme that uses 100% renewable energy
ECO4 Flex energy efficiency scheme
ECO4 Flex supports households on a low income or those particularly vulnerable to the impacts of living in a cold home.
Northamptonshire Energy Saving Service
Northamptonshire Energy Saving Service helps address fuel poverty across Northamptonshire
Utility support and advice
Other schemes and support available
Sustainable Warmth scheme
Sustainable Warmth is a Government grant scheme designed to fund energy-efficiency upgrades for residents who are most likely to be impacted by the high cost of rising bills