New fund to help those struggling with energy bills or heating issues.

Thanks to support from Coventry Building Society, local energy experts Act on Energy has got a new funding pot to help people across Coventry who may be struggling with their energy bills or perhaps need help towards repair, servicing or replacement boilers and heating systems.

The new scheme called Coventry Energy Fund is designed to help those who

• Live in Coventry
• Have a combined gross household income of less than £30,000 a year
• Have no household savings
• Have someone living with a vulnerability (such as a long term health condition like COPD; pregnancy; disabled and in receipt of DLA or PIP or in receipt of free school meals). There is some discretion to this part of the scheme so it’s well worth checking to see if you qualify.

Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their customer account with their energy or water provider

Local energy advice charity, Act on Energy, is administering the scheme and you can apply online.

You can also call our freephone advice line for more info on 0800 988 2881.