Other Local Energy Support
Not all energy help comes through large major national schemes. Local support can include help with energy bills, heating emergencies and other council or community-based assistance.
Support Routes To Check
These guides explain some of the less visible local and supplier linked support routes in England- including the Crisis and Resilience Fund, Housing Payments and other locally delivered help.
Crisis and Resilience Fund
Council-delivered help in England for essentials such as food, energy and water bills and some housing costs.
Housing Payments
Extra help with eligible housing costs for people receiving Housing Benefit or Universal Credit housing costs.
Local Welfare Assistance
Emergency assistance offered by councils for residents facing immediate financial hardship.
Can include fuel vouchers, heating support and short-term crisis help during cold periods or energy emergencies.
Health-linked energy support
Energy assistance linked to health and vulnerability, recognising the impact of cold homes on wellbeing.
Access is often via councils, NHS referrals or local health partnerships rather than open applications.
Energy Supplier Trust Funds
Independent charitable funds run by major energy suppliers to help households struggling with energy debt.
You don’t always need to be a current customer to apply.
Important to know
Nuvoe guides are informational only.
They don’t provide advice, recommendations or assessments.
Their purpose is to help you understand the landscape before deciding what to do next.