What We Do Help With Finances Rural Hardship Funds Cost of living support for rural Derbyshire households Our Rural Hardship Funds are running very low. As a result, the maximum grant has now reduced to £100. Individuals cannot self refer, they must be referred by one of our partners. There are currently 3 funds: Rural Hardship Fund Oil Bank (very limited funds available) Coal Bank (very limited supplies available) Rural Hardship Fund RAD can help with household costs through its Rural Hardship Fund. This helps those who are in financial hardship and need help with critical expenses. If a car, fridge, cooker or washing machine breaks down for instance many people will struggle to find the money to get it repaired or replaced. Some may need essential furniture or carpets. (Maximum of £100 per household) Coal Bank Thanks to the generosity of Homefire and Feeding Britain, RAD has been able to provide supplies of smokeless coal to those relying on solid fuel to heat their home. Four tonnes of coal has been available for vulnerable households, with 10kg bags delivered to those who are referred for support. Bags of coal will also be available from some of our Food Banks and Community Pantries. . PLEASE NOTE WE HAVE VERY LIMITED SUPPLIES OF COAL (smokeless fuel) LEFT. Oil Bank Please note, if you are an individual in need of oil you MUST be referred by an advice agency, you cannot apply directly. VERY limited funds available, we cannot guarantee a delivery of oil. Many people in rural Derbyshire rely on heating oil (kerosene) to keep warm. The price of heating oil can be volatile and costly with the minimum order quantity of 500 litres costing about £350 (as of February 2024). RAD can help. Our Oil Bank can provide a delivery of 500 litres. Applications are judged on a case-by-case basis, only one delivery per household and strict eligibility criteria apply. Details of when the last oil delivery was and photo evidence of the level of oil in the tank will be required. For full eligibility criteria, Terms & Conditions and application form please click the link below. Application Process Can you help? If you would like to make a donation to support the Rural Hardship Fund, please click on the orange donate button at the top of this page or follow this link. Donate Manage Cookie Preferences