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Support Fund

Over 60 and struggling financially?

The AUKC Support Fund (ASF) is a one-off grant which can help if you are facing hardship or crisis.

The ASF aims to support anyone over the age of 60 facing financial crisis or hardship who cannot pay for essential items. You do not need to receive benefits to get help. Your benefits will not be affected if you are awarded a payment from the ASF.

To be eligible for this fund, you must:

  • Live in Croydon
  • be over 60 years of age

Assistance with energy and water bill debts

If you are applying for help with your gas, electric, or water bills debt, you will need to provide:

  • One month's bank statement or mini bank statement
  • One month's proof of income (this can be bank statements or mini bank statements)
  • Proof of Address
  • Your most recent outstanding bill(s) as necessary

Essential Household costs, including bills, food and essential items

If you are applying for help with household costs or to buy household items, you will need to provide:

  • One month's bank statement or mini bank statement
  • One month's proof of income (this can be bank statements or mini bank statements)
  • Proof of address
  • Your most recent outstanding bill(s) as necessary

Priority will be given to first-time applicants who are not eligible for other types of help.

Steps to apply

  1. Click to download the form to complete
  2. Email the completed form to info@ageukcroydon.org.uk 
  3. Please attach your supporting evidence to the email
  4. IMPORTANT: Please ensure you put your name in the subject heading of the email.

Alternative ways to apply

Please call Age UK Croydon on 020 8686 0066 for support on completing your support fund application form.

You can also visit our office in Thornton Heath at 81 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7JH, to complete an application form.  

Please note that you must bring supporting evidence: Proof of Identity, proof of Address, proof of income (this can be a mini statement from the cash machine or a full bank statement), and a copy of the bill that you are unable to pay.