British Gas has provided Credit Unions with some valuable information regarding how to access funding during these difficult and uncertain times:
Individual & Families Debt Write Off fund
The fund is open to British Gas and Non-British Gas customers with an energy debt between £250 and £1500. The debt must apply to the applicant’s primary residence and must apply to an active energy account.
Applicants must:
- Live in England Scotland or Wales
- Not have savings over £1,000
- Have received money advice – this will be asked for as part of the process, this will be considered alongside household outgoings to determine if the applicant is in or at risk of fuel poverty.
- Have not received a grant from BGET in the last 2 years
- Proof of income will be required as part of the application process.
- Household Income under £16,190 (although for households with 3+ children, Caring responsibilities or disabilities a higher income will be considered)
Energy Support Fund opens on the 12th September
The fund will be open to British Gas customers with an energy debt of £250 – £1500. The debt must apply to the applicant’s primary residence and must apply to an active energy account. Applicants must:
- Live in England, Scotland or Wales
- Have not received a grant from BGET in the last 12 months
- Whilst there is not an income threshold, the average household income for successful grant applicants was c.£21,000 per annum – the assessor will be looking for evidence that the applicant is in or at risk of fuel poverty.
Please note: Proof of income will be required at the point of application (you will be asked to have this to hand before they apply), this will be considered alongside household outgoings to determine if you are in or at risk of fuel poverty.
