National charity Fuel Bank Foundation offers support and assistance to people experiencing fuel poverty in the UK.
The key aims of the charity are:
PREVENT
To improve mental and physical health by preventing energy self-disconnection.
RECOVER
To give people in crisis the breathing space to get back on their feet.
SUPPORT
To enable more people to access longer term support.
CHANGE
To raise awareness for the heat or eat dilemma and bring about energy system change.
The Fuel Bank Foundation website is an excellent resource for individuals in need of support. It states ‘Our mission is addressing head on financial vulnerability and the impact of this on the essential energy families’ and individuals need.’
If your service users are in need, please direct them to the Fuel Bank Foundation website.
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