The cost of living crisis is affecting everyone. Heating, food, petrol and everyday essentials have never been more expensive, and wages just cannot keep up. The council have been working with partners in the voluntary sector, local charities, and community and faith groups to try and help support as many of our residents as we can. We have also been trying to find ways in which we can support our local providers and workers on low incomes and are pleased to say that we have identified some funding that we can use to help care staff during these tough times.  

Local care providers who have staff working or living in Barking and Dagenham will be able to bid for up to £1,500 (per organisation), which could be used to help buy food vouchers, top up travel cards for staff to get to and from work, help with fuel, childcare or essentials for staff who have babies or young children (nappies, milk, food).   

The online application form is now open and this funding will be available from June 2023. We will close the application on Friday 26 May.  

Please be aware that if your bid is successful, we will expect to see evidence of how the money has been spent (for example: receipts, invoices, bank statements). This money is not to support your business but to support your staff.  

If you are interested in bidding, then please complete the online application form and we will be in touch to let you know if your application has been successful.  

If you would like any further information or have any questions, then please email us adultcommissioning@lbbd.gov.uk or take a look at our FAQ's below.

Apply for Care & Support Providers Funding

FAQ's

Who is the funding for?  

This funding is for care staff living or working in Barking and Dagenham who may be struggling with the current cost of living crisis.  

How much can I apply for? 

Each organisation/company can apply for up to £1,500.  The amount you receive will depend on a number of criteria’s.  

When will we receive the funding?

funding will be passported to providers in June but providers will be notified of successful bids as soon as possible after the bidding closes.  

How will we receive the funding? 

The funding will be sent to you via BACS Transfer from the London Borough Barking and Dagenham.  

What evidence do I have to provide to show how the money was spent? 

We will ask you to provide evidence of the following:

• The number of staff supported 
• The type of support purchased 
• How the funding was spent (receipts, emails, bank transfers)

We will contact you in July 2023 to provide the required evidence

How long will the application be open for? 

Applications with close on Friday 26 May 2023