Need help with fuel costs?

Need help with fuel costs?

Grants are available if you're struggling with your energy bills.


Jobcentre Plus Budgeting Loans

Do you receive a benefit based on your income? If the answer is yes, and you have been receiving this benefit for more than 26 weeks, you could apply for a loan for urgent fuel bills from Jobcentre Plus. These loans are interest-free and you pay them back through future benefit payments. For more information or to apply, click here or contact your local Jobcentre Plus.


British Gas Energy Trust

If you have outstanding gas and/or electricity debts, you can apply to the British Gas Energy Trust for a grant to pay these off. You can be a customer of any energy supplier, not just British Gas. Grants can also be paid to clear other priority debts, and to buy essential household items. For more information, click here or call 0121 348 7797.


EDF Energy Customer Support Fund 

Current customers of EDF Energy can apply for a grant to pay their gas and electricity bills. To apply, click here


npower Energy Fund 

npower customers can apply for a grant to pay their gas and electricity bills. To apply, click here or call 01733 421021.


Suffolk County Council Warm Homes Healthy People Fund 

If you’re struggling to keep warm, or are worrying about the cost of heating your home, you can apply for funding from Suffolk County Council. Click here for more information or call 03456 037 686.


Anglian Water Extra Care Support 

If you’re struggling to pay your water bill, contact Anglian Water’s Extra Care Support on 0800 169 3630 to create a personalised plan just for you. For more details, click here

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