Crisis and Resilience Fund Offers £300,682 for Financial Support

West Devon Borough Council announced £300,682 in funding through its Crisis and Resilience Fund, which aims to provide emergency assistance and long-term support to those facing financial struggles. This fund replaces the Household Support Fund and includes crisis payments for low-income households, prioritizing Devon care leavers. An additional £20,000 is allocated to West Devon CVS for local support coordination, while £20,590 will go to Homemaker Southwest for welfare benefits and debt advice. The council emphasizes building financial resilience for residents as a key focus of this initiative.