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Warm space tackles social isolation in Nottingham

Posted on 22nd Apr 2025

A warm space designed to support people to save money on their energy bills is having a huge impact on the community it’s serving.

St Ann’s Advice’s warm space in Nottingham is one of 7,000 such places set up by voluntary sector and faith groups, libraries and local authorities across Britain.

The charity, which provides free, impartial advice on benefits, debt, employment, housing and energy issues in the Nottingham area, set theirs up around three years ago.

Debbie Webster, Manager at St Ann’s Advice, said: “Our advice centre is open every day where people can have breakfast or lunch, but we started to open up on Wednesday evenings a few years ago and it’s gone down really well.

“We started it so people have a place to come in and have a bit of food and a hot drink, but it’s become more than that. Using some external funding, we bought... Read more

Northamptonshire charity scoops award

Posted on 28th Jan 2025

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Posted on 22nd Jan 2025

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Proactive approach to income maximisation

Posted on 21st Jan 2025

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Energy Savers Week: Practical tips to help reduce your energy usage

Posted on 20th Jan 2025

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The Trust’s Response to the Civil Society Covenant Consultation

Posted on 17th Jan 2025

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Funded organisations successful at national awards

Posted on 14th Jan 2025

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Vulnerable households to receive vital energy debt grants

Posted on 13th Jan 2025

In 2023-24, The British Gas Energy Trust (the Trust) was able to support more than 64,000...

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Rethinking Civil Society: A Call for Clarity, Collaboration, and Long-Term Commitment

Posted on 08th Jan 2025

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans for a “fundamental reset” as the government...

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New fuel payment for pensioners in Scotland, coming winter 2025

Posted on 07th Jan 2025

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