| If you’re in debt to your energy supplier, you might be able to get a grant to help pay it off. The following energy suppliers offer grants to their customers: British Gas Energy Trust – apply for a grant on the British Gas Energy Trust website https://britishgasenergytrust.org.uk/grants-available/ Ovo Energy Fund – apply for a grant on the Ovo Energy Fund website https://www.ovoenergy.com/help/debt-and-energy-assistance E.ON Next Energy Fund – apply for a grant on the E.ON Next Energy Fund website https://www.eonenergy.com/more-for-your-home/energy-fund.html EDF Energy Customer Support Fund – apply for a grant on the EDF Energy Customer Support Fund website https://www.edfenergy.com/for-home/help-centre/faq/extra-support-when-you-need-it?steps=23147#chapter-23146-6 Octopus ‘Octo Assist Fund’ – apply for a grant on the Octopus website https://octopus.energy/blog/struggling-to-pay/ If you can’t get a grant from your supplier, check if you can get a grant from the British Gas Energy Trust. These grants are available to anyone – you don’t have to be a British Gas customer. https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/energy/energy-supply/get-help-paying-your-bills/grants-and-benefits-to-help-you-pay-your-energy-bills/ For older people (of/over state retirement age) don’t forget the Friends of the elderly charity grants Friends of the Elderly provides small grants (normally up to £400) to older people who meet all of the following criteria:: Resident in England and Wales Of/over state pension age Who are living on low incomes and with little savings Who do not fit the criteria for other funders Their grant streams include: FINANCIAL SUPPORT grants are help with unexpected bills and large costs such as utility bills, funeral costs for loved ones, moving fees etc. https://www.fote.org.uk/our-charity-work/grants-2/ |
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