Trusted Partner Hub Hardship Grant Community Fund-Trusted Partner Hub Welcome to the trusted partner hub where you can view the latest news updates, access signposting & information resources, and access portal training & guidance. Latest News 8th August 2023: We have had several thousand enquires in the first week of opening alone. Therefore, when making applications, please advise applicants that the grant payment can take up to 7 working days from the date of application (not enquiry) and not to chase up their applications until after after this period has passed. 4th August 2023: The Portal Guides are currently being updated and will replace the ones below in due course. 24th July 2023: We’re pleased to announce that we will be opening up for applications on Monday 31st July. Please visit https://www.bvsc.org/hsf for details of our public-facing comms and links to the new public enquiry form. Signposting, Information and Advice Connecting Applicants to support services: Birmingham City Council’s Customer Service Centres – Details of Customer Service Centres across Birmingham who can assist with Welfare Benefits, Financial Problems, and Housing Issues Local Welfare Provision Scheme – Details of the LWP scheme aimed at helping vulnerable people in short term crisis with food and essential items Community Connectors - Information on how to get started with your local community connector, linking families to community support and assets Route 2 Wellbeing Directory - City-wide Voluntary and Community service directory The Waiting Room Support Directory - City-wide Voluntary and Community service directory Birmingham Food Justice Map - Interactive map of City-wide food banks and warm welcome spaces Birmingham Warm Welcome Space Directory - Details of all the spaces in your area where you can come and keep warm this winter Birmingham Connect to Support-online information and advice guide, community directory and marketplace for citizens of Birmingham Advice and Information: Birmingham Housing Advice Pack Help in Brum: Birmingham Cost of Living Support Government Cost of Living Support Factsheet Check benefits and support you can get British Gas Energy Support Turn2Us Benefits Calculator Support for Carers Change Grow Live alcohol and drugs advice Step Change or other Breathing Space initiatives can offer 60 days respite from interest fees and court action for those in multiple arrears Help and Support with your application Portal Guide: How to submit an application Portal Guide: How to review flagged and rejected applications Portal Guide: How to check an application's status Portal Guide: The Application Process & Waiting Lists (Locality Leads) Trusted Partner Checklist Key Contacts (opens as pdf)