Other Sources Of Help – Fuel

Connecting Communities in Berkshire (CCB)

  • CCB delivers this project to bring advice and guidance on reducing home energy and water costs to low-income families in Berkshire.
  • Families are offered one to one bespoke advice and information, at groups, or through telephone advice referrals.
  • Through this coaching and support, families can take action for themselves, gain the skills and confidence they need to reduce their energy and water bills, and address any issues with their suppliers, including utility debt.

Connecting Communities Website

The Green Doctors

  • The Green Doctors – are offering phone consultations to help you save money and stay out of debt.
  • This consultation is provided by a registered charity for anyone on a low income or over 65 or with a long term health condition or disability.
  • Green Doctors can help you:
    • Save money on your energy bills
    • Switch energy providers to save you money
    • Access the Warm Homes Discounts
    • Apply for grants for energy or water debt
    • Get additional support

Green Doctors Website

Slough Borough Council

Debt & Welfare

  • The Debt and Welfare team at the council are here to support you with your issues around money and debt.

Help With Debt

Housing – 01753 875705

Social Services – 01753 690408 (Adults) 01753 875510 (Children)

Buckinghamshire Council

Helping Hands Team

  • Bucks Helping Hands team is available to help individuals or families in need, those on low incomes and those who are experiencing a financial emergency or crisis.
  • Support and advice can be provided for energy and water costs, broadband, food, debt and money problems, employment, healthcare travel costs, mental health, children’s social care and holiday activities, adult learning and skills for employment.

Help With The Cost Of Living

Help Through Hardship Helpline

  • Help Through Hardship can help address your crisis and provide support to maximise your income, help you navigate the benefits system, and identify any additional grants you could be entitled to.
  • If needed, they’ll issue you with a voucher so you can get an emergency food parcel from your local food bank.
  • Please note this number is for people who do not have enough money for food – if you are a local organisation or charity that works with people who might need the food bank, please contact us directly.

Help Through Hardship Homepage

Helpline Telephone – 0808 208 2138 (Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm)