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Resettlement grant for new tenants on a low income

The resettlement grant, funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF), is for low income households who have signed up for a new tenancy in the Barnsley borough and need help to furnish their property with essential items.

Essential items include:

  • fridge freezer

  • beds and mattresses

  • cooker or microwave

  • washing machine

Who can apply

To be eligible to apply you must:

  • have signed up for a new tenancy in the Barnsley area within the last four weeks

  • have not received any previous essential items from the household resettlement scheme

  • be aged 16 or over, have no one receiving Child Benefit for you, and not be in full time education

  • have a household income of less than £16,190 a year, or receive one of the following benefits:

    • Universal Credit

    • Jobseeker's Allowance (income based)

    • Employment and Support Allowance (income based)

    • Income Support

    • Pension Credit

You'll need to provide proof of your signed tenancy before we can consider your claim. You may also be asked to provide proof of your income.

Find out more about the grant in the resettlement grant scheme guidance.

How to apply

Applications for a resettlement grant can only be made from one of our 'trusted partner' organisations.

Our trusted partners include:

If you're eligible for the grant, a trusted partner will need to apply for this on your behalf.