Discretionary Crisis Fund (DCF)
DCF is a final safety net if you are experiencing a crisis and cannot resolve your financial difficulties any other way.
DCF provides essential household items for people in urgent need. It does not provide cash or loans.
For further information and eligibility criteria please read our DCF policy Please provide supporting information with your application to include bank statements to evidence your income and expenditure.
If you are requesting emergency help with your pre-paid meter or need a food parcel please call us on 0121 704 8284 so we can assess what help you could get.
Apply online for Discretionary help
You can also download an application form.
Completed forms can be returned to:
Financial Inclusion Team
Income & Awards
PO Box 8118
Council House
Solihull
B91 9WZ
Or taken to your local Solihull Connect Office.
Contact us
If you need to contact us, please complete our enquiry form.
You can can also call 0121 704 6202.