Provider: British Gas

Grant Value: customers that owe up to 2k in debt

Status: Open

Summary: The British Gas Energy Trust, is an independent charity funded by British Gas, and was set up to support individuals and families who are struggling to pay their bills, regardless of energy provider. The British Gas Energy Trust will only consider clearing arrears in full, partial payments will not be considered

Who can apply?

• You are a British Gas customer
• You are a credit or pre-payment meter customer living in England, Scotland or Wales
• You have not received a grant from the British Gas Energy Trust within the last 12 months
• You are seeking a grant to clear outstanding debt on a current energy account in your name and place of residence. We cannot consider applications for closed accounts (i.e. if you have moved home or changed supplier)
• Your account balance will be verified with British Gas at the time of assessment and if they exceed the total combined arrears threshold of £2,000, your application will be declined. Please continue to maintain your payment arrangement whilst your application is in progress.
• You have received help from a money advice agency or used our trusted partner’s self help Benefit Calculator tool within the last 6 months.

What will it fund?

• Pre-payment meter customers who owe between £50 – £2,000 in energy debt
• Credit account customers who owe between £250 – £2,000 outstanding in debt