Cefnogi Cynhesrwydd

This project is a targeted initiative to tackle fuel poverty and improve energy efficiency for older people in Gwynedd, Anglesey, and Conwy. Many of whom live alone, on low incomes, or in rural off-gas areas—facing high energy costs, cold homes, and barriers to accessing help.  

Through bilingual home visits, community outreach, and telephone support, trained Energy Advisors will provide personalised guidance on energy use, bill management, and access to grants and supplier schemes. They will also install simple, effective measures such as LED bulbs, draught excluders, and radiator reflectors to deliver immediate warmth and savings.  

A network of locally recruited Community Energy Champions—older volunteers trained in basic energy advice—will extend their reach and provide peer-to-peer support, increasing trust and engagement in harder-to-reach communities.  

Over the project’s lifetime, they aim to directly support at least 500 older people, help 150 to secure financial support, and distribute over 1,000 energy-saving items. This will lead to measurable reductions in fuel bills, improved home comfort, and increased confidence in managing energy use.  

By combining practical help, personalised advice, and a bilingual, community-led approach, the project will deliver lasting benefits for individuals and create a model that can be replicated in other rural, ageing communities across Wales