The Scottish Gas Energy trust - http://www.scottishgasenergytrust.org.uk/
The Scottish Gas Energy Trust is the first national Trust Fund. Receiving donations from Scottish Gas, it seeks to help those most in need with gas and electricity debt. The Trust has awarded over £1.5 million in total to over 4,000 individuals since its start in November 2004.
Who can apply to the trust?
Any current domestic customer of British Gas or Scottish Gas.
What can I apply for?
The Trust can help people through giving grants to:
- Reduce or clear arrears of gas or electricity debt
- Help with other essential household bills or costs
The EDF Energy Trust - http://www.edfenergytrust.org.uk/
Similarly the EDF Energy Trust is aimed primarily at clearing energy debt but in exceptional circumstances can help with other bills and costs.
Who can apply to the trust?
Any current domestic customer of EDF Energy including the brands formerly known as London Energy, SWEB Energy and Seeboard Energy.
What can I apply for?
The Trust can help people through giving grants to:
- Reduce or clear debts of gas or electricity
- Help with other essential household bills or costs
Application forms
Application forms for both Trusts are available by:
- Downloading from the websites - see links above
- Calling the application form request line (24 hr) Phone: 01733 421060
- E-mail admin@charisgrants.com
- Fax 01733 421020
- Write to the address below:
British/Scottish Gas Energy Trust / EDF Energy Trust
PO Box 42
Peterborough PE3 8XH
Phoning the switchboard (9am - 5pm) Phone: 01733 421021