British Gas customers can apply for up to £750 to help pay outstanding energy bills

dailyrecord.co.uk:

New YouGov research recently commissioned by British Gas indicates that four in 10 households will struggle to pay their next energy bill in the wake of Ofgem’s 54 per cent increase, which came into effect on April 1.

British Gas is collaborating with rapper and mental health campaigner, Professor Green, to stop the silence around energy debt, and support people in accessing the financial and practical support available through the British Gas Energy Trust.

This is an independent Charitable Trust established and solely funded by British Gas to alleviate the detrimental impact of energy stress on its customers as well as people with other providers - although it’s important to note that this year’s 'Individuals and Families fund' for energy grant applications from customers of other providers is now closed - but advice is still available.

The British Gas Energy Support Fund is still open for British Gas customers. The Trust helps people in, or at risk of, financial hardship make their energy payments and manage their finances through support, education and sound money management.With many people across the country already experiencing energy debt, the recent price cap increase coupled with the rising cost of living is set to push millions more households below the poverty line.British Gas says this is why it has never been more important to raise awareness of the support available for those who need it.Despite the emotional impact of living with debt, shockingly over a third (35%) of energy bill payers are suffering in silence by keeping their worries from their loved ones.These internal struggles are also manifesting themselves in increased anxiety (65%), lower self-esteem (18%), insomnia (18%), and have a negative