Case summaries

Subject Month / Year Outcome
Exceptional pressure qualifying criterion C applied for a community care grant for a double bed base and two pairs of bedroom curtains. January 2025 Upheld
Definition of an emergency C applied for a crisis grant as they needed money for food and utilities. January 2025 Upheld
Repairs to private property C applied for a crisis grant to replace their broken boiler. January 2025 Not upheld
Savings and capital C applied for a community care grant to help set up their new tenancy. December 2024 Upheld
Resolution offered by the council C applied for a community care grant to set up their tenancy after fleeing their previous home. December 2024 Referred back to council
Meeting the need C requested an independent review of the council's decision on their community care grant application. December 2024 Upheld
High most compelling priority rating C applied for a community care grant for clothing after gaining a significant amount of weight while in prison. December 2024 Upheld
Exceptional pressure qualifying criterion C applied for a community care grant for a fridge freezer. December 2024 Upheld
Reasonable adjustments C asked us to review the Council’s decision on their community care grant application. November 2024 Upheld
Reasonable adjustments C asked us to review the Council’s decision on their crisis grant application. November 2024 Upheld