10 0 obj Today I asked the Minister of State for Health and Secondary Care to confirm that the full funding package will soon be announced so that we can get on with building the new, state-of-the-art . This provides consistency for residents accessing services as well as stability for the recipients of funding. All of these factors are assessed by the Hillingdon Council as part of the application process. 2023. Trusts give money out to those in need, usually depending on certain criteria such as age or location. R Apply for the Hillingdon Enterprise Programme. 13 0 obj Hillingdon Council has launched a survey to measure the probable impact of the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) on borough residents and businesses. This scheme will run until no later than Friday31 March 2023. If you are not in receipt of a corporate grant and wish to apply, you will need to contact the team for an application pack. JFIF C The council said that Hardship Grants up of 200 per household will be delivered across Birmingham's ten localities and will be available to all household groups - this will account for 2,732,000, or 21 per cent of the funding. Hillingdon residents encouraged to have say on library strategy, Tell us how ULEZ expansion would affect you. xc```b``a`a`= `6+'g4ZV_"E@013Jf`r}" B London Borough of Hillingdon. You can apply for housing directly to a Hillingdon council housing association or through the council. Despite the NRL tabling a record $1.347 billion in total player payments for the next five years, up from the . For help telephone: 01282 420 678 www.depher.com Foundations << /Annots [ 32 0 R ] /Contents 16 0 R /MediaBox [ 0 0 596 843 ] /Parent 35 0 R /Resources << /ExtGState << /G3 27 0 R >> /Font << /F4 28 0 R /F6 29 0 R /F7 30 0 R /F8 31 0 R >> /ProcSet [ /PDF /Text /ImageB /ImageC /ImageI ] /XObject << /X5 15 0 R >> >> /StructParents 0 /Type /Page >> Grants awarded to local voluntary organisations 2022-23 (PDF) Reduction or remission on grounds of hardship We can reduce your business rates bill with hardship relief. 2009. the year that our foodbank opened. Applications can be also be done online at internet access points in Hillingdon borough. Postgraduate Hardship Fund. Additionally, the University provides several central sources of financial support: Fund. There are also other steps people should take for fuel costs, including find help for heating bills. 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All grants are solely at the discretion of the council, and there is no appeal process for those people that are not awarded help. 27,400. Businesses with rent, mortgage, and fixed property cost of 15,000 or less, Businesses with rent, mortgage, and fixed property costs between 15,001 and 51,000, Stream H (businesses not in the Rating List operating in the hospitality and leisure sectors), Stream G (businesses in supply chain to hospitality, leisure, accommodation, travel and tourism, gyms, fitness and dance studios offering group classes at a business premises). No recourse to public funds In addition, during COVID-19, the government has temporarily extended the free school meal eligibility to include some children of groups who have no recourse to. Applications can be also be done online at internet access points in Hillingdon borough. The Better Together Hardship Fund launched in 2021 to support residents in need with food and essentials, heating, debt advice, housing advice and support. endobj Based in Hounslow our funding reaches approximately 30,000 beneficiaries each year with grants awarded to charities and community groups in the communities around Heathrow - Ealing, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Richmond, Runnymede, Slough, South Bucks, Spelthorne and Windsor & Maidenhead. The information you have supplied will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will be contacting residents to check that the information they have provided is correct. Ukraine orphans touch down at Heathrow Airport as they prepare to begin new life in UK. You could qualify for a hardship fund if: You're a full-time student (including postgrads) A condition of the government grant says that Hillingdon Council will have to find the remaining 20 million itself. You can visit or write to us at: 44 Moorfields, London, EC2Y 9AL. << /Linearized 1 /L 91266 /H [ 852 187 ] /O 14 /E 64963 /N 3 /T 90939 >> A part-time place is up to 15 hours a week for 38 weeks per yearin a registered setting, which meetthe standards set for good quality education. All rights reserved. We will be using the housing benefit database to locate these customers, so there is no need to apply. Hillingdon Council accepted the bailout at a meeting last night. Projects must demonstrate a potential economic and/or employment benefit for Hillingdon. Application forms should beemailed to Clara Haglund at the WLB clara.haglund@westlondon.com. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Undergraduates facing exceptional or unexpected financial hardship. Proposing a motion to accept the governments funds at a meeting of the councils cabinet, Cllr Martin Goddard said: The overall financial position of the council continues to be one of financial strength and stability. He added: This is a great step forward. To get all the help and support required, call us free on 0300 790 6172. This has included buying food and paying gas/electric bills. This button displays the currently selected search type. cre d i t e d t o t h e co u n ci l t a x a cco u n t a s cl o se t o 1 s t A p ri l 2 0 2 0 a s i s re a so n a b l y p ra ct i ca l a n d a Each further education college has a learner support fund to help students who are facing financial hardship. You don't need to do anything to get the money and you won't have to pay it back. Hardship payment schemes. Find out more here. Hillingdon Council The councils request for a government bailout came after it overspent on schools funding due to a larger-than-expected number of pupils with special educational needs in the borough. stream 2nd payment will cover the 2-week Christmas break. Please note: This team is not able to assist businesses or individuals with grants. PW} 1)k#2%`64SU frPZXG-iJWduoPV&=gnEz-H@l8*ZvF. 19th January 2023 Blow for Gravesend regeneration plans after second Levelling Up Fund bid rejected Sign up to MyLondon's FREE newsletters! Helping local people in crisis. housing benefit and/or council tax reduction. The government will give every household 400 off their electricity bill. We can grant relief under Section 49 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988 on the. The council has set aside 1.75 million of ARG funding to support the Hillingdon Enterprise Programme and is looking for applications from businesses in specifically targeted sectors. Please send your section 13a request to P.O. Those options, such as budgeting, are often combined with welfare payments to begin with. Hardship funds eligibility criteria. Your child's early education provision - childminder, nursery or pre-school - could receive around 300 a year for your child to support their individual learning. Latest news. Your adviser will discuss your circumstances and help you complete the application form. Glasspool - give large numbers of small grants for things like white goods, beds, bedding, children's clothing and baby needs. This voucher will be sent to you in January 2023. Josh Hodgson wants the NRL to invest more in the injury hardship fund.Getty Images. Expenditure on successful applications for Local Support will be carefully monitored from April 2013. 2.1 The creation of an Exceptional Hardship Fund facility meets the Council's obligations under the Equality Act 2010. Once funds have been exhausted, no further payments will be made. Hardship fund Hardship fund You may be able to claim some extra help if you are finding it difficult to pay your council tax under the new scheme. It also provides financial help to people over 65 years, the disabled and families/individuals on low income. % To be eligible for a grant, you must live in a household with children under 19-years-old who attend a school within Hillingdon and be in receipt of at least 1 of the following benefits: Subject to eligibility, you will receive 15 per child per week for a total period of 4 weeks (covering the 4 weeks of school holidays during the period of the scheme). All grant recipients are seen as strategic partners, and the council works with them to develop, design and implement services. This fund is called discretionary housing payments You. Grants awarded to local voluntary organisations 2022-23, School admission and exclusion volunteer panel members, National Council for Voluntary Organisations, a simple set of terms and conditions to meet, some negotiable aims and targets to achieve during the year, you to work with us and support our priorities. If someone needs clothing, they should have turned to a charity shop first. The strategy is founded on five key commitments that pledge to help the borough grow economically, socially and environmentally. London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of just under 9 million. If you require any further information, or to request an application form, email the Business Rates teambusinessrates@hillingdon.gov.uk or call 03001231384. This will be emailed to you. Hillingdon Council Hillingdon is divided into 22 wards, electing a total of 65 councillors. Please note: If your child is eligible for EYPP, they will also be eligible for help with school uniforms. This guidance sets out the guidelines under which residents in West Sussex will qualify for Council Tax Hardship Relief of up to 150 per household if they are in receipt of Council Tax Reduction during any period of 2021/22. As the report contains information about the financial or business affairs of applicants, all members of the public and press are excluded from the part of the meeting when these are considered. If you need to contact us about your application, please email hsgrant@hillingdon.gov.uk. R If eligible and you are a resident in Hillingdon, you will be entitled to a one-off cost of living voucher of 80 per household for help towards your cost-of-living costs, providing that you are responsible for paying fuel bills. Funding of up to 5,000 is available to community organisations that work with Islington residents and that have an annual turnover of less than 100,000. Priority is given to single and mature students. Which scheme you're better off with depends on your situation. Apply directly. Where the application is on the grounds of financial hardship evidence must be provided. W(jfD{D C$ SLMqwx0{4y(*ju)y-Z-rK) $'_ FAa{/o]QLXa!:,Y41&Q-))xvGo?*_k;~vhv*RRRRRRRRRRRR_u*l\e0(Gi@5A`-!hRT6 U&Mj"dq}u}:~5Xb^-\rlV4q#U#OkE)TD8JG$@A}^;v*SsIlHS|H#5Wd[FOsOm _7:Pi[jq+J`nngE G ,JRB-Oav 2"$K |RRnu,o!V )QYA:N|k#'WE6r[\^K#oIt$v t+\J]V=yQ5JRJRJRJRJRJRJRJRJRJR05!.DPrkoSwWMF`HP1\zTW>U4@ V9JoDp9d=[i> {{JM{qsj0$'u`v vPkq=tc[-km!W%8r%kRvpuM$qB(|[,-)-f#J7{>eYd) DE6R N)\?5i"eX_U5mR;-U6c:a tr[/ZzUQ9#5Jl+ ot~ ' Hillingdon Council Or furniture and household items can be obtained from recycling centres. Funding voluntary and community projects and activities in the Hillingdon wards of Botwell, Pinkwell, Townfield, Yiewsley, West Drayton and Heathrow Villages. 2023. While the council will not provide cash to the resident, they still do need some funds available to provide the support that someone needs. The council has set aside 1.75 million of ARG funding to support the Hillingdon Enterprise Programme and is looking for applications from businesses in specifically targeted sectors. Guidance for COVID-19 Additional Relief Fund MP (PDF) This policy has been created to ensure that a level of protection and . Our office. Please contact your child's school directly for more information. << /Type /XRef /Length 71 /Filter /FlateDecode /DecodeParms << /Columns 4 /Predictor 12 >> /W [ 1 2 1 ] /Index [ 10 38 ] /Info 26 0 R /Root 12 0 R /Size 48 /Prev 90940 /ID [<2a70315bbb25a8ab7c6ca02686d8bb08><2a70315bbb25a8ab7c6ca02686d8bb08>] >> Residents who are concerned about how much they owe in their recent bills could also be. 09 Sep 2022 Check your annual statement. They also partner with independent food banks such as Com Cafe in West Drayton as well as Emmanuel Church in Northwood. Email Business rates 13477. people supplied with three-day emergency food in 2021. Something went wrong, please try again later. Assessment of applications will take place in. As a single parent, you can apply for grants to help you with everyday costs or one-off purchases, such as buying a school uniform for your child. The news of the bailout follows a row that broke out amongst councillors in January, when opposition councillors accused the councils leadership of putting the councils finances in jeopardy. We use cookies on your computer or mobile device to help make this website better. Show more Show less Advertisement 1 in 5. of the UK population live below the poverty line. Parents who are eligible for this scheme open an online account to pay in money for their childcare costs. The government will give Hillingdon Council 11 million before the end of the current financial year in April, with the remaining 14 million to be spread evenly over the next four years. For every 80p that a parent pays in, the government will add 20p for every 1 you spend on childcare costs of up to a maximum of 10,000(the government contributes up to 2,000 per child per year or 4,000 per year for disabled children). 8,818 followers. Part B of the application will require a full and detailed application. Priority is given to organisations that have an annual turnover of less than 50,000. On 26 May 2022, the government announced that the Household Support Fund would be extended from 1 October 2022 to 31 March 2023, to provide help with the significantly-rising cost of living. xcbdg`b`8 $=A,c D { We anticipate that there will be a range of schemes and projects, so the grants awarded will be flexible but in the region of 50k, through to 200k for exceptional applications. The Cabinet Member does not consider representations in person at meetingsso please be sure that everything you wish to be taken into account is included in your written application. The magazine for Hillingdon residents, which provides community news from the council, is delivered to homes across the borough every 2 months. Reduction of remission of rates on the grounds of hardship should be the exception rather than therule. Discretionary housing payments Overview The discretionary support fund is to support Croydon residents who are in financial hardship. Having successfully committed over 8 million of ARG funding on sustaining and meeting the immediate needs of Hillingdon business during the COVID-19 crisis, the council is now looking to target funding to a small selection of local businesses, potentially bringing long term benefits in terms of jobs and business growth. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 2023. stream 18 Jul 2022 Pension credit - extra help for pensioners. Trying to help others can be mind boggling and then trying to The housing association may carry out eligibility checks which include: Affordability checks Credit checks % Find out more at https://buff.ly/3Ol3v20. Payment will be made by the beginning of January 2023. Postgraduates facing exceptional or unexpected financial hardship. 1st payment will cover the 1-week October 2022 half-term break. This is in addition to the help available through the Household Support Fund . Crisis assistance is available in the Hillingdon borough from the local welfare support scheme. The local newsletters go out twice a day and send the latest stories straight to your inbox. income-related employment and support allowance, child tax credit (providing you are not also entitled to working tax credit and your annual gross income is no more than 16,190), working tax credit run-on (paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for working tax credit), universal credit - your household income must be less than 7,400 a year. And one way you can do that is by getting the best news, reviews and features from wherever you are straight to your inbox with our free email newsletters. Once the council has used all of the funding available for Local Support in 2013/14, all applications will be refused regardless of whether eligibility criteria are met. Undergraduate Hardship Fund. Or the programme may have the goods delivered directly to the resident, and this is known as in-kind-support. That form of aid is part of the community care grants in Hillingdon. This is available to help Knowsley residents who are struggling to manage the extra costs of food and other .