| Consideration of children’s rights |
C applied for a community care grant for laminate flooring in a bedroom. |
December 2025 |
Upheld |
| Clothing |
C applied for a community care grant after a relationship breakdown forced them into homeless accommodation. |
December 2025 |
Upheld |
| Resident within the local authority area |
C requested an independent review of the council's decision on their crisis grant application. |
December 2025 |
Upheld |
| Meeting the need |
C applied for a washing machine, clothing, and study items including a desk, chair, and lamp. |
December 2025 |
Not upheld |
| Low income |
C applied for assistance with living costs after a recent relationship breakdown. |
December 2025 |
Upheld |
| Exceptional circumstances for crisis grants |
C applied for assistance with food and utilities after an income payment was sent to a closed bank account meaning they could not access it. |
November 2025 |
Upheld |
| Incorrect interpretation of available information |
C applied for help with food and utilities after using all their savings to cover travel costs following the death of a parent. |
November 2025 |
Upheld |
| Calculation of award |
The council declined the application as C had received a previous award in 28 days that had not lasted the award period. |
November 2025 |
Upheld |
| Calculation of award |
C applied for help with food and utilities after repaying debts and being unable to access their bank account. |
November 2025 |
Upheld |
| Entitlement to SWF for people from abroad |
C applied for money for food and utilities due to an issue with their Universal Credit. |
November 2025 |
Upheld |