Grants available
The British Gas Energy Trust operates two support funds; the Individuals and Families Fund and the Energy Support Fund. These funds can provide up to £2,000 in grants British Gas and non-British Gas customers with debt on credit or prepayment meter accounts.
Find out more about our Grants.
The grants available and eligibility criteria may change from time to time so please check carefully before you apply.
Money and energy advice
The Trust funds advice-giving organisations across England, Scotland and Wales which help people avoid the burden of energy debt, make informed choices and improve their money management skills. Find a money and energy advice centre local to you.
Better Off Calculator
The Better Off Calculator is a tool to help you better understand your income and outgoings, and to provide access to support you may be entitled too. By entering your household details it can help identify benefits eligibility and local and national support schemes, as well as providing budgeting advice.
Bounce Back Checklist
The Bounce Back Checklist offers support for people who need help managing their money and overcoming debt. It’s packed full of links to tools, resource and information about benefits, schemes, Universal Credit and support organisations.
Pre-application checker
Use our pre-application checker to see if you could be eligible for the Trusts energy debt write-off grants, and to access further support.