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Staffordshire Crisis & Resilience Fund 26/27 - Oil Application

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The Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) is funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and runs from the 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2029.

 

The CRF is a trauma informed, person centred and needs led provision and is not administered on a 'first come, first served' basis.


Oil - Crisis Payments Eligibility Criteria:

 

The individual needing financial support;


  • Lives in Staffordshire and can demonstrate proof of residency

  • Is a Staffordshire care Leaver

  • Is a vulnerable adult, or adult experiencing financial crisis

  • Is an adult caring for vulnerable person(s) including children and young people

  • The main heating source is oil

  • Is on a low income

  • Is at immediate risk of being unable to heat their home or run hot water


Vulnerability Gov.uk Definitions:


*Being vulnerable is defined as being in need of special care, support, or protection because of age (whether child or adult), disability, or risk of abuse or neglect - Vulnerabilities: applying All Our Health - GOV.UK


  • Vulnerability: Applicants are often required to be vulnerable, defined as being:


  • Physically or mentally impaired (including those in receipt of disability benefits like PIP or DLA).

  • Pension age.

  • Pregnant or having dependent children.

  • A carer.

  • A care leaver under 25.


  • Financial Situation: Individuals may be experiencing a sudden, unexpected expense or drop in income, such as redundancy, stolen funds, or a health emergency.


  • Income Individuals usually must be in receipt of means-tested benefits (e.g., Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction, Universal Credit) or demonstrate a low income.


  • Residency: Applicants must be living within Staffordshire County in the relevant local authority area.


Staffordshire County includes:

  • Cannock Chase

  • East Staffordshire

  • Lichfield

  • Newcastle-under-Lyme

  • South Staffordshire

  • Stafford Borough

  • Staffordshire Moorlands

  • Tamworth


  • Crisis payment award: Awards are typically made when all other funding streams (such as savings or other benefits) have been exhausted.


  • Conditionality: If financial support is provided, the recipient should agree to accepting further support where necessary. Further support could be, budgeting advice, alternative provision in order to build long-term resilience and prevent repeat applications.

As a professional I understand:


  • Failing to complete this application in full will result in the application being declined. 


  • I am confirming that I am working directly with the household to provide support around their debt, finances or personal circumstances.  


  • I am confirming I have carried out due diligence and to the best of my knowledge this is not a a fraudulent claim. I can verify the applicants ID, I have seen the applicant in person and evidence of the household address and its members


  • Only fully completed applications, including all relevant evidence that has been checked and verified, aim to be processed within 2 working days from the date and time of submission. I have informed the applicant of this timescale. Any enquiries regarding applications will be redirected back to the referring organisation.

  • Please note that applications will be closed if the required evidence is not received within 28 days of submission.

  • In the event of the application being declined the Crisis and Resilience Team will notify the referrer and I will provide support, information, advice and guidance to support the applicant to access alternative support if required.  

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