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Support with applying to the

British Gas Energy Trust

The Centres provide support to apply

to the British Gas Energy Trust, which

provides grants to individuals and families

to clear energy and other essential

household debts. Also, in exceptional

circumstances, grants for white goods or

funeral costs can be provided.

After receiving a grant with the help

of Manchester CAB, one client said: It

felt like all our Christmases had cometogether, it makes us so grateful, nobody

has ever helped us before and it seems

surreal

Top tips to avoid energy debt:

If youre struggling to pay your bill, talk

to your energy supplier so that they can

help

Make sure youre getting the best deal;

if unsure contact your energy supplier

Check your benefits and make sure

youre receiving your benefit/tax creditentitlements

Be aware of how much energy you use

and investigate if youre eligible for free

home insulation

Speak to one of the organisations listed

on the left. They can help you with all of

the above and a range of other services

that may be of use to you

Free face-to-face energy debt support available across the UK

Energy Debt Advice Centres

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Where are the Debt Advice Centres located?

Money Matters Money Advice Centre

nOrkney Street Enterprise Centre Unit 1,

18-20 Orkney Street, Glasgow G51 2BXn Tel: 0141 445 5221

Five Lamps

n South Thornaby Community

Centre, Havilland Road, Thornaby,Stockton-on-Tees TS17 7JG

n Tel: 07713 215465

Bradford and Airedale CAB

n George St, Bradford BD1 5AA

n Tel: 01535 612 433

Preston CAB

n Town Hall Annexe, Birley St, Preston

PR1 2QE

n Tel: 01772 906431

St Helens CAB

nMillennium Centre, Corporation Street,

St Helens, WA10 1HJ

n Tel: 01744 751380

Manchester CAB

n Referrals for fuel debt advice from 6

sites, please see www.manchestercab.

org for locations.n Tel: 0161 493 2753

Local Solution

nMount Vernon Green, Hall Lane,

Liverpool L7 8TF

n Tel: 0151 709 0990

St Anns Advice Group

n The Neighbourhood Centre, Robin

Hood Chase, Nottingham NG3 4EZ

n Tel: 0115 908 1532

Coventry Law Centre

n Oakwood House, St Patricks Road

Entrance, Coventry CV1 2HL

n Tel: 07557 922298

Riverside Advice

n 41a Lower Cathedral Road, Riverside,

Cardiff CF11 6LW

n Tel: 029 2034 1577

Speakeasy Advice Centre

n 166 Richmond Rd, Cardiff CF24 3BX

n Tel: 029 2045 6685

Bristol Debt Advice Centre

n 2nd Floor, 48-54 West St, St Philips,

Bristol, BS2 0BL

n Tel: 0117 954 3544

Bromley by Bow Centre

n St Leonards Street, London E3 3BT

n Tel: 020 8709 9737

Community Links Trust

n 105 Barking Road, Canning Town,

London E16 4HQ

n Tel: 020 7473 2270

In 2011 the British Gas Energy Trust agreed financial support to 14 independent

advice centres in England, Scotland and Wales to establish specialist fuel debt advice

services. These Energy Debt Advice Centres offer free face-to-face services from

specialist advisors for anyone struggling to pay their energy bills and other essential

household bills.

How do I get advice?

The service is not just open to BritishGas customers but anyone who needs

expert help in managing their energy

bills. In the first instance, contact one

of the listed organisations, who can

refer you to a dedicated fuel debt

advisor to assist you.

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