英國天然氣能源信託基金：數萬個家庭可申請高達 2,000 英鎊的重要能源支持

英國天然氣能源三巨頭正在提供兩個能源債務支持基金，以幫助今年冬天特別困難的人。

British Gas Energy Triust is offering two energy debt support funds to assist those who are especially struggling this winter.

英國天然氣能源信託公司正在提供兩個能源債務支持基金，以幫助今年冬天特別困難的人。

Throughout the 2023/24, the Trust said it provided support to more than 64,000 households across the country.

該信託基金表示，在整個 2023/24 年期間，它為全國超過 64,000 個家庭提供了支持。

This included money and energy advice, emergency fuel payments, white goods and energy debt grants.

這包括金錢和能源建議、緊急燃料支付、白色家電和能源債務補助。

The Individuals and Families Fund and Energy Support Fund offer grants of up to £2,000 to both British Gas customers and non-customers in England, Scotland and Wales.

個人和家庭基金以及能源支援基金向英國天然氣客戶以及英格蘭、蘇格蘭和威爾斯的非客戶提供高達 2,000 英鎊的補助金。

One recipient of this support was Ms N, who lives with her partner and three children and whose name has been changed for privacy reasons.

N 女士是這項支持的受益者之一，她與她的伴侶和三個孩子住在一起，出於隱私原因，她的名字已被更改。

She had been grappling with rising energy costs, forcing her to choose between paying her energy bill or providing basic necessities for her family.

她一直在努力應對不斷上漲的能源成本，迫使她在支付能源帳單或為家人提供基本必需品之間做出選擇。

As part of her application, Ms N received financial advice from StepChange, which demonstrated how she could manage her expenses going forward.

作為申請的一部分，N 女士收到了 StepChange 的財務建議，其中展示了她如何管理未來的開支。

She was awarded a £995 grant from the Trust, allowing her to concentrate on keeping her family warm and healthy.

她從信託基金獲得了 995 英鎊的資助，使她能夠專注於讓家人保持溫暖和健康。

Jessica Taplin, CEO of the Trust, advises: "The first step for anyone struggling with their energy bills is to reach out to their energy supplier.

該信託基金執行長 Jessica Taplin 建議：「對於任何因能源帳單而苦苦掙扎的人來說，第一步是聯繫他們的能源供應商。

"Once this step has been taken, it’s also a good idea to check your eligibility for external support. The Trust’s support funds are there to help individuals with energy debt and we encourage every household to apply if they qualify, and to share this information with friends and family, as no one should have to navigate these challenging times alone."

「一旦採取了這一步驟，檢查您獲得外部支持的資格也是一個好主意。信託基金的支持基金旨在幫助有能源債務的個人，我們鼓勵每個家庭在符合條件的情況下申請，並與以下人員分享此資訊：朋友和家人，因為沒有人應該獨自度過這些充滿挑戰的時期。

How to apply for a grant

如何申請補助金

The British Gas Energy Trust’s energy debt grants are offering a lifeline for those caught behind on their energy bills, the trust aims to provide more than just immediate relief from financial stress but also help households keep warm during the energy-consuming winter months.

英國天然氣能源信託基金的能源債務補助為那些拖欠能源帳單的人提供了生命線，該信託基金的目的不僅是立即緩解財務壓力，還幫助家庭在能源消耗旺盛的冬季取暖。

To submit an application, head over to the British Gas Energy Trust's online page here. Before you can apply, you'll need to have an account set up. You can either create one yourself or have an application sent through an agency's own account.

要提交申請，請訪問英國天然氣能源信託基金的線上頁面。在申請之前，您需要先設定一個帳戶。您可以自己建立一個，也可以透過代理商自己的帳戶發送申請。

Full details of eligiblity for each support scheme can also be found on the website.

每個支援計劃的資格的完整詳細資訊也可以在網站上找到。