British Gas Energy Trust Support Fund Reopens for Applications (England, Scotland and Wales) - Deadline: Rolling
The British Gas Energy Trust has reopened for applications. The fund was introduced to
provide financial support to households struggling with energy debts, particularly during challenging economic times.
Specifically, the fund aims to assist British Gas customers in England, Scotland and Wales who are experiencing or at risk of fuel poverty by providing grants to clear outstanding gas and electricity debts. Eligibility Criteria:
• Must be a British Gas credit or pre-payment meter customer residing in England, Scotland or Wales,
• Must not have received a grant from the British Gas Energy Trust within the last 12 months,
• Must have an active gas, electricity or dual fuel energy account in their name or be a member of the household, with the account pertaining to their primary residence,
• Must have a minimum debt of £50 as a pre-payment meter customer or £250 as a credit account customer, with a maximum debt of £2,000,
• Must be in or facing fuel poverty,
• Must have received assistance from a money advice agency or used the Trust’ Benefit Calculator tool within the last six months.
Applicants meeting these criteria may be eligible for a grant to clear their energy debts. Applications can be submitted through the British Gas Energy Trust’s official website. No closing date for applications has been announced.
36 More information at: https://britishgasenergytrust.org.uk/grants-available