The Social Fund 31 July 2012 This is a scheme designed to help you pay large expenses that are not covered by normal benefits. The Social Fund is run by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP). The Social Fund for Older People The Social Fund is split into two sections: The Regulated Social Fund The Regulated Social Fund covers: Winter Fuel Payments Cold Weather Payments Funeral Payments The Discretionary Social Fund The Discretionary Social Fund covers: Community Care Grants Crisis Loans Budgeting Loans However, unlike the Regulated Social Fund, the Discretionary Social Fund has restrictions on the amount of money that is available each year and each award must follow a strict set of guidelines. email this article Comments Newest first Oldest first write a comment × Sign In Email address: Password: Remember me sign in Have you forgotten your password? × Write a Comment Name: Email Address: Rating: Comment: Characters Remaining: ×