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22nd August 2024
The W G Edwards Charitable Foundation
22nd August 2024Northern Gas Network affordable warmth funding
New Funding to Address Fuel Poverty in Northern Gas Networks Areas
Grants of up to £21,000 are available to legally incorporated small charities and grassroots support organisations in areas of the North of England (Northeast England, Yorkshire, and Northern Cumbria) where Northern Gas Networks (NGN) operates. The Affordable Warmth and Safety Scheme is provided by NGN and administered by the Centre for Sustainable Energy.
The Fund is intended to support the creation of a network of community organisations that can provide much-needed support for people struggling with the current cost of living crisis and energy price cap increases. The new initiative aims to enable people to stay safe and warm during the winter period.
Funding is for projects and activities that ensure that will offer vulnerable NGN customers:
- Personalised energy advice.
- Support to access debt and benefits advice.
- Support to access the Priorities Services Register.
- Carbon monoxide safety awareness.
- Support to access grants and fuel vouchers.
The following costs are eligible for funding:
- Staffing costs.
- Volunteer expenses.
- Training courses.
- Publicity.
- Venue hire.
- Operational overheads.
- Fuel vouchers.
Projects must take place between 1 November 2024 and 30 April 2025. The deadline for applications is 30 September 2024 (noon).
Further details on how to apply can be found at https://www.cse.org.uk/my-community/community-projects/ngn-affordable-warmth-and-safety-scheme/
The NGN have also provided really useful ideas and a step by step guide on how to apply which can be found at:
Applications are via an online application form at https://form.jotform.com/241694074823360, and attached there is a PDF version so you can gather the information you need to complete your application more easily before applying.