The closure of a fund for people struggling with cost of living pressures will be “catastrophic”, the Barnardo’s charity has told the BBC.
More than 160 councils have warned that thousands of vulnerable families are facing a cliff edge of support without the Household Support Fund.
But the government says other benefits are rising to help cover living costs.
But the government says other benefits are rising to help cover living costs.
Its closure is “going to be a really sad moment”, says Israel Asemota. “It’s just going to be another kick for our family.”
Over the past two and a half years £2.5bn has been given out through the Household Support Fund.
The safety net funds food banks, warm spaces and provides direct cash for those in need.
When the Asemotas had triplets, Israel reduced his hours at work to help care for the children alongside his wife Oseratin, who is on maternity leave.
“It’s been a relief to get the help, but we know it will still be a struggle in the months and years ahead,” he says. Looking at his three two-month-old babies, he adds: “You’re taking it from them”.
The closure of a fund for people struggling with cost of living pressures will be “catastrophic”, the Barnardo’s charity has told the BBC.
But the government says other benefits are rising to help cover living costs.
More than 160 councils have warned that thousands of vulnerable families are facing a cliff edge of support without the Household Support Fund.
Its closure is “going to be a really sad moment”, says Israel Asemota. “It’s just going to be another kick for our family.”
But the government says other benefits are rising to help cover living costs.
But the government says other benefits are rising to help cover living costs.
Its closure is “going to be a really sad moment”, says Israel Asemota. “It’s just going to be another kick for our family.”
Over the past two and a half years £2.5bn has been given out through the Household Support Fund.
The safety net funds food banks, warm spaces and provides direct cash for those in need.
When the Asemotas had triplets, Israel reduced his hours at work to help care for the children alongside his wife Oseratin, who is on maternity leave.
“It’s been a relief to get the help, but we know it will still be a struggle in the months and years ahead,” he says. Looking at his three two-month-old babies, he adds: “You’re taking it from them”.
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