A fuel poverty programme has reportedly helped 50,000 households across the UK.
National Energy Action’s (NEA) Warm Homes, Healthy Futures fund has seen fuel poverty fall by 29.3% for those it supported.
In total the programme helped secure over £11 million in financial gains for clients.
Just over a quarter of recipients no longer avoided cooking hot food and just under 30% stopped cutting back on hot water use.
Danielle Butler, Head of Development at NEA, said: “It’s heartening to see the tangible impacts of Warm Homes, Healthy Futures. People feeling better, physically and mentally.
“People more confident to use their heating in the winter rather than just trying to cope without. People better able to afford the basics and feeling more in control of their budgets. We’re excited to see what Warm Homes, Healthy Futures and our network partners can do next.”
The programme was funded by the Vulnerability and Carbon Monoxide Allowance Fund and supported by the Gas Distribution Networks (GDNs). It started in September 2024 and will run until March 2028.
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