Benefits and support Get basic items of furniture

You may be entitled to get basic furniture or household goods if you are moving home for urgent reasons because:

  • you fear violence at your current address; or
  • you have significant health or care needs; or
  • you have suffered a disaster or emergency; or
  • your move is part of a supported resettlement programme or emergency rehousing.

You may also be entitled to basic furniture or household goods to support someone to stay within their home and maintain independent living.

We only provide goods, not cash. Each item will be delivered to your home, installed if necessary, and will come with a one-year warranty. 

See if you're eligible

To apply you must:

  • live in the area covered by Manchester City Council; and
  • be 16 or over; and
  • have no capital or savings; and
  • get one of the following benefits: Universal Credit, Income Support, Jobseeker's Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance or Guaranteed Pension Credit

You apply through our 'welfare provision' scheme. You can only apply online, and you will need to know your National Insurance number.  See where you can use computers for free.

Please note

If you are applying for support, you should only select the Household Support Fund option on the Welfare Provision application form if either:

  • You have a new claim for Universal Credit or Pension Credit and your claim began on 19 August 2023 or up to 2 months after this date or;
  • You received a nil award of Universal Credit or Pension Credit for an award period that covers 18 August 2023 to 17 September 2023 but received an award of Universal Credit or Pension Credit in an assessment period up to two months after this date.

If this does not apply to you, choosing the Household Support Fund option may delay your application. Find out whether you qualify for a Household Support Fund Payment

Please read our Welfare Provision Scheme Privacy Notice

Find out more about how we run the Welfare Provision Scheme

If you are not eligible you can look for second hand furniture as a more affordable option

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