https://britishgasenergytrust.org.uk/who-can-apply/
The Energy Support Fund will be closing at 4pm on Friday 19th April 2024. You need to be a British Gas customer to apply for this fund.
To be considered for a grant you must meet the following criteria. If you cannot tick all of the below, your application will not progress to assessment:
- You are a British Gas credit or pre-payment meter customer living in England, Scotland or Wales;
- You have not received a grant from the British Gas Energy Trust within the last 12 months;
- You must be seeking a grant to clear an outstanding debt on a current or open gas, electricity or dual fuel energy account in your name and the energy account must relate to your main residence. If your application is successful, your energy account will be credited with the grant. Please note the British Gas Energy Trust does not award cash payments;
- You have electric and/or gas debt between £250 - £2,000. Your balance will be verified with British Gas as part of the application process and if it exceeds the arrears threshold of £2,000, your application will be declined. The British Gas Energy Trust will only consider clearing arrears in full, partial payments cannot be considered;
- You must be in or facing Fuel Poverty; and
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You have received money advice/ guidance within the last 3 months. If you have not received money advice/ guidance, please use our trusted partner's self help Benefit Calculator tool at www.askbill.org.uk/benefitscalculator/**. It only takes 5 minutes and will help you identify missing income whilst providing you with budgeting advice and energy saving tips.