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Home/News/Community Matters fund to combat fuel poverty
Community Matters fund to combat fuel poverty
17 October, 2023
Grants of up to £10,000 are available to community groups for projects that will help people to save money, keep their homes warm and access warm community spaces this winter.
Projects eligible for support include, but are not limited to:
Helping people get energy tariff advice or support accessing funding schemes, including, but not limited to, winter fuel discounts and Social Fund schemes
Providing energy efficiency or heating solutions to people living in fuel poverty
Operating a ‘Warm Bank’ in a community building
Improving energy efficiency in a community building used as a warm space
Providing warm packs to vulnerable households e.g. radiator bleed keys, heavy curtains, blankets, radiator foil etc.
Using other innovative approaches to combating fuel poverty