Centre for Warmth aims to provide essential support to individuals and families experiencing fuel poverty, helping them make informed energy decisions, save money, and access their rightful benefits. By offering education and empowerment, the initiative targets key areas of need where households are frequently forced to choose between basic necessities such as food or heating.
Services Offered:
- Energy Efficiency Advice – Guidance on reducing energy usage and costs.
- Carbon Monoxide Awareness – Education about the dangers of carbon monoxide and prevention tips.
- Referrals for Fuel Top-Up Vouchers – Assistance in obtaining vouchers to help with fuel costs.
- Listening and Support Service – Emotional support for those struggling with fuel or other forms of poverty.
- Priority Service Register Awareness – Information and help signing up for priority services, ensuring access to extra support during power cuts or other emergencies.
- Support for Training, Volunteering, and Employment – Help in finding opportunities to enhance skills and secure work.
- Income Maximisation – Assistance with ensuring people receive all their entitled income and benefits.
- Budget Cooking Support (Slow Cooker Recipes) – Help with cooking nutritious meals on a tight budget.
- Signposting to Other Support Services – Directing people to additional services for exercise, mental health, and financial support like banking.
Overall, the Centre for Warmth offers a comprehensive network of services aimed at helping the burden of fuel poverty and fostering resilience within the community.
