Recent government figures estimate that energy bills are set to rise significantly by April 2022. If you’re in debt with your energy supplier, you might be able to get a grant to help pay it off.

Gas and Electricity Costs

The following energy suppliers offer grants to their customers:

• British Gas Energy Trust - apply for a grant on the British Gas Energy Trust website
• Scottish Power Hardship Fund - apply for a grant on the Scottish Power Hardship Fund website
• Ovo Energy Fund - apply for a grant on the Ovo Energy Fund website
• E.ON Energy Fund - apply for a grant on the E.ON Energy Fund website
• E.ON Next Energy Fund - apply for a grant on the E.ON Next Energy Fund website
• EDF Energy Customer Support Fund - apply for a grant on the EDF Energy Customer Support Fund website
• Bulb Energy Fund - apply for a grant on the Bulb Energy Fund website

If you can’t get a grant from your supplier, check if you can get a grant from the British Gas Energy Trust. These grants are available to anyone - you don’t have to be a British Gas customer.

When you apply for a grant, you'll have to provide detailed information about your financial situation in your application. It’s worth checking on the trust or fund website if there’s anything else you need to do before you apply. It could take a while to complete, and it might be worth getting help from a friend or family member.

Water Costs

• Thames Water's WaterHelp Scheme- apply for a discount on the Thames Water website  

For further support on paying off your water bills, please visit Thames Water's financial support page.