With household budgets continuing to feel the pressure, it can be difficult to know whether you’re getting all the help you’re entitled to with your energy bills.

There are a range of government schemes, energy grants and free advice services available across Britain. But with eligibility often depending on your income, benefits, age, circumstances and where you live, it can be easy to miss out.

Here are some of the types of support worth checking.

Help With Your Energy Bills

There are different types of support that could help you manage your energy bills, depending on your circumstances and where you live. This can include help directly from energy suppliers, charitable grants to help with energy debt, government schemes such as the Warm Home Discount, and support to make your home more energy efficient.

Some schemes are specifically designed for households on low incomes or receiving certain benefits, while others may be available if you are struggling with energy debt or facing particular financial circumstances. The support available can also vary across England, Scotland and Wales.

Read our blog about accessing the support available to you.

Could You be Entitled to More?

It isn’t just energy-specific schemes that could make a difference. If your income or circumstances have changed, you could be entitled to benefits or other financial support that you aren’t currently receiving.

Our benefits calculator can help you understand your income and outgoings and identify benefits you may be entitled to.

It can be worth checking even if you have previously been told that you aren’t eligible, particularly if your circumstances have changed.

Struggling With Energy Debt?

If you’re already behind on your energy bills, don’t wait for the situation to become unmanageable. Free, independent money and energy advice is available, and advisers can help you understand your options, maximise your income, manage your budget and deal with energy debt.

Visit our Grants available page to learn more about grants offered by the Trust, or use the grant search tool to find other schemes that may be able to support.

Get Extra Help

You can also find free, confidential local advice through organisations funded by the Trust across England, Scotland and Wales. Advisors may be able to help you apply for grants, check your benefits entitlement and explore ways to make your energy costs more manageable.

See our list of local advice centres near you.