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Thousands of Struggling Households Across Britain to be Supported by New £40m Funding Commitment

Posted on 05th May 2026

British Gas has pledged £40 million to help people facing financial hardship, committing £8 million a year over the next five years to the British Gas Energy Trust.

The funding will support thousands of households struggling with rising energy costs and wider cost-of-living pressures, while enabling the Trust to expand and strengthen its frontline support.

The Trust, solely funded by British Gas, provides a wide range of practical assistance, including energy and debt relief grants, emergency fuel vouchers, and support for essential household items such as white goods. It also delivers targeted outreach programmes in communities across England, Scotland and Wales to ensure support reaches those most in need.

The announcement comes as many families continue to face sustained financial strain, with demand for energy and debt advice remaining high across... Read more

Debt support lifts homeowners out of precarious positions

Posted on 05th Mar 2026

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What are Energy Hardship Funds and How do They Work?

Posted on 26th Feb 2026

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Posted on 19th Feb 2026

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Posted on 13th Feb 2026

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Posted on 12th Feb 2026

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Posted on 10th Feb 2026

One of the country’s leading charities has upskilled many of its team to help people with health...

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Keeping Fife Residents Cosy this Winter

Posted on 03rd Feb 2026

A project giving free, impartial energy and debt advice in Fife is proving successful, having...

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All Electric Homes Face Growing Pressure as Winter Bites in Scotland

Posted on 27th Jan 2026

Households across Scotland that rely on electricity for heating are facing renewed pressure this...

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Charity Helps Clients with Smart Meter Problems in Wales

Posted on 20th Jan 2026

An advice charity supporting people with their energy issues in south Wales says they’re having...

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