Kensington and Chelsea households receive over £600,000 cost of living support

Published: Thursday 31 July 2025

Kensington and Chelsea Council has helped more than 12,500 residents with a £50 low-income support payment to help with the cost of living.


Now in its second year, the Low-income Support Scheme has provided financial support to those who need it the most and helped low-income families with food, household bills, travel and clothing costs.


Since June 2025, low-income support payments totalling nearly £628,000 have been made to eligible residents who receive Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction and/or Universal Credit Housing Allowance.


In a recent survey, residents who received the payment were asked how they used the £50 payment and how it benefited them. Over 400 people responded to the survey and feedback showed that most recipients spent the £50 to cover groceries and utility bills.

Cllr Cem Kemahli, lead member for finance said: 

 
“We recognise that families are still feeling the impact of the rising cost of living and this £600,000 financial support was set aside to help residents who need it the most with household bills and costs."

Zoe Phillips, a resident in the borough said: 
 

“The £50 low-income support was hugely welcome, so thank you RBKC. I really appreciated it.”
 

To find out what other support is available from the Council, please visit the Cost-of-living webpage on the Council’s website.