Posts by catherine_cook

Nearly four in 10 adults still don’t seek support when struggling with energy bills

Posted on 15th Sep 2025

Nearly four in 10 adults still don’t seek professional advice or support when struggling to pay...

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British Gas Energy Trust, Roundtable 7 – Alleviating the detrimental impact of fuel poverty – what works, what happens next

Posted on 25th Oct 2024

Theme: Women and Families  By Miranda Corti, Trustee, British Gas Energy Trust    As a new...

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Half of consumers who struggle with their energy bills have never asked for help.

Posted on 25th Oct 2024

A poll of 2,000 adults found 39 per cent have difficulty managing them, but 45 per cent have never...

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Winter Money and Energy Support Pop-Ups Launch in Post Offices Across the UK

Posted on 15th Oct 2024

As winter approaches, the British Gas Energy Trust is thrilled to launch the fourth round of its...

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British Gas Energy Trust condemns xenophobic and racist violence

Posted on 12th Aug 2024

British Gas Energy Trust condemns the xenophobic and racist violence that has caused fear and...

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Celebrating money and energy advisers

Posted on 21st May 2024

British Gas Energy Trust is this week celebrating the outstanding work of their funded charitable...

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Ofgem launch consultation into involuntary PPM (Pre Payment-Meter) 

Posted on 07th Jul 2023

By Jessica Taplin, British Gas Energy Trust CEO   Energy regulator Ofgem have launched (June...

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Renters hardest hit by fuel poverty 

Posted on 28th Jun 2023

People in rented accommodation are more likely to need support with their energy bills, according...

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Ashley’s accidental career

Posted on 31st May 2023

The chief executive of a charity supporting thousands of people in one of the country’s most...

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What to do now the Energy Bills Support Scheme has ended – British Gas Energy Trust

Posted on 25th May 2023

The government’s scheme (also called EBSS) that gave people £400 off their energy bills has...

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British Gas Energy Trust Individual and Family fund now open

Posted on 10th May 2023

The British Gas Energy Trust Individual and Family fund is now open for applications (as of May 2nd...

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Pop-up success for Scottish islanders

Posted on 03rd May 2023

Residents across Britain, including some of the hardest to reach regions, have received support...

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