| 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 |