The scheme, fully funded by Tandridge District Council with £150,000 from its own resources, aims to assist residents with the rising cost of living. To be eligible, applicants must reside within the Tandridge district and demonstrate financial difficulty in paying for essential items such as food, fuel, or energy bills for themselves or their dependants.
Applications can be submitted online via www.tandridge.gov.uk/wintersupport or by calling 01883 722000. Each household is limited to one application. These will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis and will close on 31 December 2026. Households receiving other grants are still eligible to apply.
Successful applicants will receive a one-off payment of £150 for households without children, and £250 for households with children aged 18 or under. Payments are scheduled to begin at the end of November and will be made weekly thereafter. Applicants will be notified of their payment schedule via email.
Applicants must be aged 16 or over and are required to upload three full bank statements for August, September, and October 2026, showing all transactions. Incomplete applications or those with obscured information will be rejected. Those applying by phone will need to bring their documentation to the Council Offices in Oxted.
“"Our Winter Support Scheme provides vital financial help to residents who are struggling to meet the costs of essentials such as food, fuel and energy bills. I’d encourage anyone who is eligible to apply as soon as possible."
