| Change of circumstances within 28 days |
C applied for assistance with food and essential living costs after using their available funds to contribute towards a relative's funeral expenses. |
July 2026 |
Upheld |
| Exceptional circumstances for crisis grants |
C applied for a Crisis Grant to cover food, gas and electricity costs after their Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) was reduced without notice. |
July 2026 |
Upheld |
| Resident within the local authority area |
C applied for assistance with living costs after running out of money. |
July 2026 |
Not upheld |
| Need arising outside of the UK |
C applied for assistance to travel abroad due to a family emergency. |
July 2026 |
Not upheld |
| Replacing worn or broken items |
C applied for a Community Care Grant to replace worn and broken items in their home. |
June 2026 |
Upheld |
| Exceptional circumstances for crisis grants |
C applied for a Crisis Grant for food after spending their money on alcohol and gambling during a mental health episode. |
June 2026 |
Not upheld |
| Evidence gathering |
C applied for a Community Care Grant to replace mattresses, bedding and sofas in their home. |
June 2026 |
Upheld |
| Anticipated need |
C applied for a Crisis Grant, advising that they were planning to move to Scotland from Ireland. |
June 2026 |
Not upheld |
| Not in financial crisis |
C applied for a Crisis Grant to help with living costs as they had stopped receiving Statutory Sick Pay. |
June 2026 |
Not upheld |
| High most compelling priority rating |
C’s representative applied for a Community Care Grant, explaining that C had recently secured a tenancy following a period of homelessness. |
May 2026 |
Upheld |