The Household Support Fund is extra financial help for families struggling with money. The UK Government has agreed to fund it from April 1, 2025, for one year.
Preventing holiday hunger
This fund will help around 21,000 children in Oldham who qualify for free school meals. It includes:
- £15 per eligible child or young person for May half-term
- £60 per eligible child or young person for the Summer holidays
- £40 per eligible child or young person for Christmas holidays
Schools in Oldham will automatically send these payments—There is no need to apply to the Council.
Extra support for families on low incomes
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme has been expanded. Now, families on low incomes (even if they don’t get free school meals) can join events and activities with free hot meals.
Help with heating your home
If you're struggling to pay for heating, fuel vouchers are available for those in urgent need.
- Phone: 0800 019 1084
- Email: warmhomes@oldham.gov.uk
Our Local Welfare Provision (LWP) Team will provide Winter Warm Packs to pensioners on low incomes who receive Council Tax Reduction and Attendance Allowance. The team will contact eligible residents between January and March 2026.
Help with Housing
If you're facing a housing crisis, our Housing Options Team can help. Contact them directly for support:
- Phone: 0161 770 4605
- Email: housing.options@oldham.gov.uk