Focus Forum: Household Support Fund

Focus Forum Details:

Date	Tuesday, 1st August 2023
Time	1100 - 1200
Location	Online via Zoom
Maximum number of participants	30
Who is this for?	This Focus Forum will be of interest to staff from organisations that have received, or are due to receive, funds from the fourth tranche of the Household Support Fund. It will provide an opportunity to share ideas and best practice for using the Fund, and raise the possibility of using it for local 'cash-first' schemes.

#	Item	Facilitator(s)
1	Welcome and Introductions	Benedict van der Linde, Wiltshire Money Partnerships Manager, Wiltshire Money
2	Facilitated Discussion (suggested topics): Identifying target groups for HSF assistance. Addressing challenges when delivering the HSF Experiences of cash-first programmes Examples and pros & cons of cash-first programmes Ideas for future HSF schemes	Alex Montegriffo, Community Organiser and Campaigns Manager, Devizes and District Foodbank
3	Focus Forum close	Benedict van der Linde, Wiltshire Money Partnerships Manager, Wiltshire Money