Financial support
How to apply for funding from the Household Support Fund and the Farnham Support Fund plus, information for referrers and how to donate.
Farnham no-interest loan scheme
A no-interest loan scheme has been launched in Farnham to help with the ongoing financial crisis and to complement the work of the Farnham Support Fund.
Funded by Farnham Town Council and administered by Boom Community Bank, this scheme offers vital financial support to residents lacking access to conventional credit. The no-interest loan scheme is designed to ease immediate financial burdens and enhance community financial resilience.
Loans of between £300 and £1,500 are available to residents for expenses such as:
- Furniture
- Appliances
- Educational resources
- Car repairs and MOT
- Eyecare
- Dental
- Season tickets, and
- Other essentials.
More information about the scheme including details about how to apply can be found at https://boomcb.org.uk/loans/farnham-nils.
Surrey Crisis Fund
The Surrey Crisis Fund is available for Surrey residents who have nowhere else to turn in an emergency or following a disaster.
Household Support Fund
Funding has been allocated via the Department of Work and Pensions to help those families who are struggling financially in Surrey. You can read more about how the funding is allocated on the Surrey County Council Website .
The Everyday Essentials E-voucher scheme has has been set up to provide financial support to those people who may be finding it difficult to afford essentials such as food and toiletries (period products, soap and so on). The E-voucher can be used at a supermarket of your choice to help with the cost of everyday essentials. Applications are open on a monthly basis until March 2026 or until funding runs out. Eligible residents can find out more and apply at Everyday Essentials E-Voucher scheme.
Farnham Support Fund
The Farnham Support Fund, aims to provide financial support or assistance to individuals and families in Farnham who find themselves facing difficult circumstances due to financial pressures.
What help is available
Applications for up to £350 are invited from Farnham residents who need urgent assistance with essentials such as:
- Paying for gas or electric
- School uniform and shoes
- Replacing an essential household appliance such as a cooker
- Acquiring equipment eg wheelchair, care alarm service etc
- Getting furniture and household items like a bed and bedding
- Other urgent needs.
Other grants plus advice and support is available from our partner organisations.
How to apply
You can apply to the Farnham Support Fund online or you can print off the application form and post it to:
Farnham Support Fund, c/o Farnham Town Council, South Street, Farnham. GU9 7RN
Your application will need to be supported by a referee such as a headteacher, GP, social worker or health visitor.
They will need to know about your situation as we will contact them, so they should be able to confirm the details of your request for help.
If you have any queries about the Farnham Support Fund please email [email protected] or call 01252 712667.
How applications are assessed
Your application will be assessed by a panel of people who represent the organisations that originally contributed to the Farnham Support Fund.
We usually expect to tell you the outcome of your application within two weeks of you applying.
Information for referees
To be considered, applications generally need to be supported by a referee such as a social worker, GP, home school link worker, headteacher, health visitor, nurse or applicable voluntary organisations.
If you are asked to be a referee, thank you for your support. You will need to:
- Be able to confirm the applicant’s situation
- Provide a covering letter or email
- Give your name, occupation and contact details so we can contact you to verify information.
How to donate
The Farnham Support Fund was initially set up in response to the coronavirus pandemic. It is now helping people with the cost of living crisis. A number of organisations donated an initial £22,000 towards its creation and others have since given contributions.
If you would like to make a donation that will be used to help a Farnham person or family in need, please send a cheque made payable to Farnham Town Council to:
Farnham Support Fund, c/o Farnham Town Council, South Street, Farnham GU9 7RN
All money donated will be added to the appeal fund and for audit purposes, strict records will be kept of all donations and payments made.
The Farnham Support Fund was created as a collaboration between: