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Bradford Secures £12.7 Million for Low-Income Family Support

4/15/2026

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Bradford will receive £12.7 million annually for three years from an £800 million national initiative to fund new "crisis" grants for low-income families.
The funding is intended to help low-income households facing financial shocks.
Iain MacBeath, Bradford Council's health director, says the program aims to boost financial resilience through comprehensive support services.
The initiative replaces previous welfare schemes and aims to connect various support systems.

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Bradford will receive £12.7 million annually for three years from an £800 million national initiative to fund new "crisis" grants for low-income families.
The funding is intended to help low-income households facing financial shocks.
Iain MacBeath, Bradford Council's health director, says the program aims to boost financial resilience through comprehensive support services.
The initiative replaces previous welfare schemes and aims to connect various support systems.