Household bills support
Essex Essential Living Fund
As part of the Household Support Fund, we’ve set up the Essex Essential Living Fund.
Anyone living in Essex can apply for this funding. You will need to answer questions about your income, earnings and savings. You also need to give proof of your financial situation.
The Essential Living Fund can help pay for:
- furniture
- household furnishings
- white goods
- clothing and footwear, including school uniforms in exceptional circumstances
- general living expenses such as groceries, nappies, toiletries and money for pay-as-you-go fuel meters
Apply on the Southend Borough Council website.
Get low cost broadband
If you’re a low-income family receiving Universal Credit or other benefits, you may be able to access a discounted broadband service.
Save money on energy bills
You can get advice as well as funding to help cut your energy costs.
Find out if you can get Pension Credit
If you’re over State Pension age and on a low income, you might be able to receive Pension Credit.
Find out if you are eligible for Pension Credit on GOV.UK.
Getting Pension Credit can mean you receive other benefits like the Winter Fuel payment.