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The project aims to support 1,680 households in northern and eastern Cambridgeshire, to help create a healthier, more resilient community for vulnerable residents. Amid escalating energy costs and inflation, the project will address a critical service gap, especially in isolated rural areas where access to targeted fuel poverty support is severely limited.

They will deliver comprehensive energy advice through phone consultations, home visits and community energy surgeries. Practical guidance will cover reducing energy consumption and costs, and financial assistance for energy expenses, including oil and LPG, for those unable to heat their homes. In cases of severe hardship, our holistic, tailored approach will offer debt relief and referrals to additional support services.

The project will also train frontline workers to identify and support those at risk of fuel poverty, extending its impact and ensuring sustainability. By focusing on high-risk, rural and deprived areas, with limited access to specialised services, the project will fill a critical gap in local support.