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Support Fund

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 bills 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 statement or mini bank statement)
  • 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 for 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 statement or mini bank statement)
  • 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.

Please complete the Support Fund application form below and send your supporting documents to aukc@ageukcroydon.org.uk.