This report establishes the context of fuel poverty in Britain, a multifaceted problem that intersects with various issues confronting people today. It sets out the clear need to tackle this complex and growing crisis in a holistic and joined up way, before setting out several recommendations towards eradicating fuel poverty.
Throughout this report, the Trust elevates the voices of the frontline organisations it funds, as well as housing associations, citizens advice centres, independent charities and more. As the people immersed in the country’s biggest social challenges on a daily basis, these organisations are unequivocally the experts.
To create this report, a series of seven roundtables took place across Britain with representatives from British Gas, frontline organisations, utilities suppliers and the not-for-profit sector. Their learning and insights shaped the key recommendations in the report. Read more about the roundtables series here.
As the Trust marks its 20th anniversary, this document serves as a catalyst for the changes the country needs.