Case summaries

Subject Month / Year Outcome
Low income assessment - 2025 guidance C applied for a crisis grant for support with food and essential items after their employment ended and their Universal Credit (UC) payment was reduced to zero. February 2026 Upheld
Exceptional pressure qualifying criterion C applied for a community care grant for a number of items for their tenancy. February 2026 Upheld
Calculation of award C applied for a crisis grant to help with food costs. February 2026 Upheld
Meeting the need C applied for a community care grant for a washing machine as the one they had was no longer working. February 2026 Upheld
High most compelling priority rating C applied for a community care grant to help set up their tenancy after a period of homelessness. January 2026 Upheld
High most compelling priority rating C applied for funding for clothing, bedding, carpets, and a wardrobe. January 2026 Upheld
High most compelling priority rating C applied for a community care grant after their family became homeless following domestic abuse. January 2026 Upheld
High most compelling priority rating C applied for a community care grant for several items to set up their tenancy after being  released from prison. January 2026 Upheld
Calculation of award C applied for assistance with living costs after using their income to replace a mobile phone. December 2025 Not upheld
Resident within the local authority area C applied for money for food as they had a gap in their income due to starting a new job. December 2025 Upheld