Discretionary Crisis Fund

Eligibility

You must meet all the following to apply:

  • You're 16 years old or over.
  • You live in Rochdale borough or have accepted a firm offer of tenancy in the borough.
  • You claim a benefit. This includes if you're in work and claim a benefit or if your benefits have been sanctioned.
  • You haven't already received 2 awards in the last 12 months.

Household items

In addition to the eligibility above, you must also be receiving help from an approved organisation to be eligible for household items.

The approved organisations are: 

Contact Strategic Housing Service

Telephone: Click to call 0300 303 8874

Address: Strategic Housing Service
Number One Riverside
Smith Street
Rochdale OL16 1XU

Phone:
Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm