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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

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Posted on 13th Jan 2026

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Posted on 06th Jan 2026

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Posted on 16th Dec 2025

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Posted on 09th Dec 2025

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Posted on 02nd Dec 2025

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Fuel Poverty Awareness Day 2025

Posted on 26th Nov 2025

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Charity Plays Vital Role in New Course to Support Mental Health Patients

Posted on 25th Nov 2025

Cardiff-based charity Riverside Advice has played a leading role in the launch of a new training...

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Helping Households Save with Hive

Posted on 20th Nov 2025

The British Gas Energy Trust is working with Hive to provide smart energy-saving technology to...

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The Merseyside Fuel Poverty Conference 2025

Posted on 19th Nov 2025

The Merseyside Fuel Poverty Conference 2025, hosted by Energy Projects Plus and supported by the...

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