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The British Gas Energy Trust (BGET) helps families and individuals experiencing hardship who are struggling with energy debts.

British Gas Energy Trust, incorporating the Scottish Gas Energy Trust, is an independent charitable Trust funded solely by donations from British Gas. The Trust contributes to supporting those in financial difficulty, with a focus on energy debt.

The Trust helps families and individuals experiencing hardship who are struggling with gas and electricity debts by awarding grants to clear those debts. This makes a significant difference in the lives of thousands of people each year, helping them get back on their feet and remain debt free going forward.

The Trust also funds organisations across England, Wales and Scotland to provide fuel debt and money advice services within communities.

If you’re struggling with money and energy debt, you are not alone. We’re an independent charitable trust set up to support families and individuals who are struggling to pay their bills across England, Wales and Scotland, no matter which energy company you are with.

How we help 

• Free resources to help make sure you’re getting the support and benefits you may be entitled to
• We fund frontline advice services in local communities providing free 1-2-1 money, benefits, and energy efficiency advice
• We also run a direct access energy debt programme –  awarding grants to households that remove energy debt, fund emergency fuel credit and provide boiler replacements

Bounce Back Checklist

The Bounce Back Checklist offers post-pandemic support for people who need help managing their money and overcoming debt. It’s packed full of links to tools, resources and information about benefits, schemes, Universal Credit and support organisations.

Visit the Bounce Back Checklist page on the British Gas Energy Trust website

Fuel and Money Advice

The Trust funds advice-giving organisations across the UK which help people avoid the burden of energy debt, make informed choices and improve their money management skills. Find a money and energy advice centre local to you Visit the Fuel and Money Advice Local Centres page on the British Gas Energy Trust website

Grants Available

Our debt relief grants are available to both British Gas customers and customers of other energy suppliers.

If you are struggling with domestic gas and electricity debts owed to British Gas or other suppliers you can apply for a grant from us to clear that debt.

To find out more about our Grants Visit the Grants Available page on the British Gas Energy Trust website

Please read the Who Can Apply section to ensure you are eligible to apply Visit the Who Can Apply page on the British Gas Energy Trust website

The grants available and eligibility criteria may change from time to time so please check carefully before you apply.

Who is this aimed at?

Families and individuals experiencing hardship who are struggling with energy debts.

When 

Offices are open Monday to Friday

Time

9am to 5pm 

Where

Online 

Cost

This support is free

How to get involved

Please Visit the British Gas Energy Trust website

If you have any queries, please phone or email

Contact details

Phone: 0121 321 1324

Email: admin@britishgasenergytrust.org.uk

For further information

For more information on British Gas Energy Trust search British Gas Energy Trust in this directory.

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