To seek approval from the Executive for North Yorkshire Council to formally accept the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) grant from the Department for Works and Pensions for the period 2026-2029.
To seek delegated authority for the Director of Resources (Section 151 officer), in consultation with the relevant Executive Members, to allocate Crisis and Resilience Fund resources in line with the national CRF guidance and the delivery approach described in this report.
Seek delegated authority for the Director of Resources (Section 151 Officer) in consultation with the relevant Executive Members, to procure and award any necessary contracts, including a call off contract for the central funding application and assessment service required to deliver the Crisis and Resilience Fund.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure/savings > £500,000 & Affects more than one division;
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/03/2026
Decision due: 21 Apr 2026 by Executive
Lead member: Executive Member for Corporate Services
Lead director: Corporate Director of Resources
Contact: Marcus Lee, Head of Welfare and Benefits Email: Marcus.Lee@northyorks.gov.uk or tel: 01653 638210.
Consultation process
Ongoing liaison with Chair of NYC’s CRF Project Group and Welfare & Inclusion Group. Crisis & Resilience Fund Guidance
Consultees
A Crisis and Resilience Fund Project Group comprises officers from Welfare & Benefits, Customer Services, Income Maximisation, Localities, Housing & Communications. This group reports into the Council’s Welfare & Inclusion Group.