Crisis and Resilience Fund resident survey

Island Residents invited to help shape New Crisis and Resilience Fund

From 1 April 2026, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will introduce a new Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF). This follows the Government Spending Review announcement in July 2025, which confirmed the end of the Household Support Fund (HSF) that has been in place since October 2021 and the creation of the CRF scheme running for three years.  This new fund is designed to:

• provide effective crisis support to those that encounter a financial shock
• help individuals build their long-term financial resilience and reducing their dependence and repeat need for emergency assistance on things such as food parcels

Whilst full details of the scheme are not expected from the Department for Work and Pensions until January next  year , it has been confirmed that Local Authorities will deliver the fund by working in partnership with the Voluntary and Community Sector to better support people in a more holistic way.

The Isle of Wight Council is currently exploring how best to use this fund to support our Island community.

We want to hear from you. Your views and ideas will help us shape how this fund is used.

Have your say and help shape the future of support on the Island. The survey is live from 3 November – 24 December 2025.