Social Fund Budgeting loans service

Contact the Social Fund Budgeting loans service if you need money for essential household items such as furniture or essential household equipment, clothing, footwear or home improvements. This service is for Northern Ireland residents only.

Check your eligibility and how to apply for a Social Fund Budgeting loan

You can also write to the Social Fund Budgeting Loans service at:
DfC Social Fund Budgeting Loans
Mail Handling Site A
Wolverhampton
WV98 2JW
United Kingdom

Freephone: 0800 587 2750 If you use Relay UK dial 18001 followed by the phone number or use the Relay UK app.

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 4.00 pm.

British Sign Language (BSL) or Irish Sign Language (ISL) 

To use the video relay service:

• contact Social Fund Budgeting Loans Service via the video relay service
• the interpreter will check whether you require BSL or ISL

SMS (text) messages

When claiming a Social Fund Budgeting Loan, you may get text messages (SMS) from the Department for Communities (DfC). They will always be clearly marked as from DfC and will never ask you to give, or click a link to give, personal information or financial details by message or email.

If you’re concerned or unsure about any text messages (SMS) or you suspect a message as a scam, you should contact the Social Fund Service directly.