Emergency support scheme

The council has a limited fund to help Knowsley residents with food and/or fuel in an emergency. Our scheme may provide some support for essential items of furniture and/or white goods in very specific circumstances where the resident has suffered a major upheaval.

Food support

In Knowsley a number of local organisations can provide support to people who may be struggling to afford food for themselves or their families. This support is available in all areas of the borough and includes food pantries, social supermarkets and other community groups and organisations

Help with fuel

Find out about how the council can provide support with fuel for residents and how to apply.

Household Support Fund

The Household Support Fund is funded by the Government to help vulnerable households. Find out how it will be used.

Support from your energy supplier

If you are struggling with energy bills you can contact your supplier to arrange debt repayment plans, reduce payments, or get emergency credit. Find out more here.

Help with furniture and white goods

The scheme may support you if you need furniture / white goods to help you settle back into the community under specific circumstances or to avoid having to enter institutional care.

If you are refused

If you think our decision to refuse emergency support is wrong you can ask for a review.

Chat with us