Help with gas, electricity and keeping warm

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• British Gas Energy Trust
• Scottish Power Hardship Fund
• ON Next Energy Fund
• EDF Energy Customer Support Fund
• Octopus ‘Octo Assist Fund’

Barnsley Libraries are working with Good Things Foundation to distribute free SIMs and mobile data to local people living in data poverty. The National Databank scheme is supported by UK mobile networks including Vodafone, O2 and Three.

• you have no or poor access to the internet at home
  
• you have no or poor access to the internet away from home
  
• you can't afford your existing monthly contract or top-up

• Making your home warmer and cheaper to run. 
• Energy bills and what they mean, making sure you are on the best price plan (tariff) for your needs
• Energy debt, and things you can do to get back on track

Find out more

Ring the warm homes team on 01226 773366 or visit their webpage here 

• Your boiler needs to be eight years old or more and you must own your property.
• You must also have a low disposable income after housing and energy costs.
• If they replace your boiler they may also be able to help with outstanding energy debt

Do you know how much it costs to run your kitchen appliances?

Use this appliance checker to find out!

It’s a good idea to find out how much your appliances cost to run and how you could use them differently to save electricity. 

Welcoming spaces are happening across the Barnsley area, they are spaces where you can settle in keep warm, have a hot drink, get something to eat and try new activities.  

Find out more:

Visit the BMBC Winter Support webpage