British Gas Energy Bill Support for Vulnerable Households

Funding is being made available for to help financially vulnerable people who are struggling to pay their energy bills.

The British Gas Energy Support Fund has been set up in response to the increasing cost of living and rising inflation to help eligible British Gas customers with fuel debt of £250 to £1,500 to pay their energy bills over the coming months.

To be eligible, applicants must meet all of the criteria:

• Are a British Gas credit or pre-payment meter customer living in England, Scotland or Wales.
• Have not received a grant from the British Gas Energy Trust within the last 12 months.
• Are seeking a grant to clear an outstanding debt on a current or open gas, electricity or duel fuel energy account in their name or be a member of that household, the energy account must relate to the main residence.
• Have an electric and/or gas between £250 - £1,500.
• Must be in or facing Fuel Poverty.
• Have received help from a money advice or guidance agency.

Grants over £1,500 will be considered in exceptional circumstances.

The fund, which is administered by the British Gas Trust, will remain open until all funding has been awarded.

Further information is available on the British Gas Energy Support Fund website.