Home Heating Support Fund lifeline for low income families
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ORGANISATIONS supporting those on low incomes heat their homes are being urged to make use of a Scottish Government fund.
Homeheatingadvice.scot are working in partnership with the Scottish Government to deliver the second iteration of the Home Heating Support Fund for Scottish households struggling with energy costs.
The fund seeks to provide financial relief to energy consumers who are experiencing significant financial hardship and strives to provide this support to households regardless of the fuel or payment method used. That is, the project is inclusive of users of prepayment meters, district heating networks and unregulated fuels.
Registered referral partners can apply for funding on behalf of individuals resident in Scotland.
The deadline for applications is Thursday, March 31.
For more information as to how to become a registered referral partner and to apply fo rfunding, visit https://homeheatingadvice.scot/