Overview
Part of the Crisis and Resilience Fund has been allocated to crisis payments.
These payments are available to Trafford residents who suddenly run into money problems and can’t afford immediate basic needs.
Our Trafford Community Hubs are helping us to support residents quickly by administering the crisis payment scheme.
You don’t have to be on benefits to be eligible for a Crisis Payment.
The payments are available to residents on a low income or in a financial crisis. You can be:
- working
- self-employed
- on benefits
Applying for further support
A crisis payment is just one short term way for Community Hubs to support residents in a financial crisis. They provide a range of support including:
- access to Foodbank vouchers or energy vouchers
- referrals to services who could help. For example benefits advice, employment support and health services as part of Trafford Live Well.
If you receive a crisis payment, you can still apply for:
- Trafford Assist if you are eligible
- Housing payment