The British Gas Energy Trust is offering grants of up to £1,700 to help households clear energy debt. The fund is open to all households, not just British Gas customers, especially those whose energy supplier doesn’t provide a hardship fund or whose application to such a fund has been declined.
Who can apply:
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Households with prepayment meter debt of £50–£1,700 or credit meter debt of £250–£1,700
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Annual household income below £18,723 or meeting vulnerability criteria (registered disabled household member, receipt of Carer’s Allowance, or caring for three or more children)
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Evidence of recent money or energy advice within the last six months
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Applicants who haven’t received a grant from the Trust in the last two years
The fund aims to provide lasting relief by clearing arrears in full to prevent further debt escalation. Applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
📌 Applications are open on a rolling basis.
🔗 Find out more and apply here