Northern Gas Networks (NGN) is offering funding to grassroots organisations in their area to provide energy saving advice to vulnerable households so they can achieve affordable warmth and safety.

The fund is being administered by the Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) and the deadline for applications is Monday 30^th September at 12:00 (midday).

Grants of up to £21,000 are available projects that offer:

• Personalised energy advice
• Support to access debt and benefits advice
• Support to access the Priorities Services Register
• Carbon Monoxide safety awareness
• Support to access grants and fuel vouchers

Training will be provided to successful applicants so previous experience providing energy advice is not required.

This fund is aimed at grassroots organisations who have experience supporting vulnerable households in their community. Legally incorporated organisation with a bank account and two signatories can apply including e.g. warm spaces, foodbanks, youth clubs, charities supporting refugees, charities supporting families, digital inclusion charities.

Find out more about the scheme and how to apply here.

Voluntary Action Leeds