Discretionary Assistance Fund Wales
Crisis Support
The Discretionary Assistance Fund (DAF) provides emergency assistance payments and individual assistance payments for people in Wales facing hardship or crisis who cannot meet essential needs.
All Wales (incl. Cardiff)
Last verified 8 July 2026
Services offered
Emergency SupportFinancial AssistanceCrisis
Languages served
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟWelsh๐ฌ๐งEnglish๐interpreting on request
Areas covered
All Wales (incl. Cardiff)
Who can use this service
People in Wales in extreme financial hardship or crisis, with no access to other support. Income and circumstances assessed; not for those eligible for the Household Support equivalents elsewhere.
What to expect
Cost
Free (grant, not repayable)
Typical wait
Decision usually within 1-2 working days
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