英国天然气能源信托基金：数万个家庭可申请高达 2,000 英镑的重要能源支持

英国天然气能源三方联盟正在提供两项能源债务支持基金，以帮助那些今年冬天特别困难的人。

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

英国天然气能源信托公司正在提供两项能源债务支持基金，以帮助那些今年冬天特别困难的人。

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

该信托基金表示，在整个 2023/24 年期间，它为全国超过 64,000 个家庭提供了支持。

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

这包括金钱和能源建议、紧急燃料支付、白色家电和能源债务补助。

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.

个人和家庭基金以及能源支持基金向英国天然气客户以及英格兰、苏格兰和威尔士的非客户提供高达 2,000 英镑的补助金。

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 女士是这项支持的受益者之一，她与她的伴侣和三个孩子住在一起，出于隐私原因，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.

她一直在努力应对不断上涨的能源成本，迫使她在支付能源账单或为家人提供基本必需品之间做出选择。

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

作为申请的一部分，N 女士收到了 StepChange 的财务建议，其中展示了她如何管理未来的开支。

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

她从信托基金获得了 995 英镑的资助，使她能够专注于让家人保持温暖和健康。

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.

该信托基金首席执行官杰西卡·塔普林 (Jessica Taplin) 建议：“对于任何因能源账单而苦苦挣扎的人来说，第一步就是联系他们的能源供应商。

"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."

“一旦采取了这一步骤，检查您获得外部支持的资格也是一个好主意。信托基金的支持基金旨在帮助有能源债务的个人，我们鼓励每个家庭在符合条件的情况下申请，并与以下人员分享此信息：朋友和家人，因为没有人应该独自度过这些充满挑战的时期。”

How to apply for a grant

如何申请补助金

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.

英国天然气能源信托基金的能源债务补助为那些拖欠能源账单的人提供了生命线，该信托基金的目的不仅是立即缓解财务压力，还帮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.

要提交申请，请访问英国天然气能源信托基金的在线页面。在申请之前，您需要先设置一个帐户。您可以自己创建一个，也可以通过代理机构自己的帐户发送申请。

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

每个支持计划的资格的完整详细信息也可以在网站上找到。