TOP UP THE METER
Help families in fuel poverty this summer
Fuel poverty doesn’t take a holiday. While many of us are planning trips and family activities, millions across the UK are struggling to cover basic energy costs, even in the summer.
The summer holidays can be especially hard for parents: more mouths to feed, higher childcare costs and no break from energy bills. For families living in fuel poverty, it’s a constant challenge to keep their homes safe and warm.
This July and August, we’re aiming to raise £10,000 to top up the energy meters of struggling families. Will you join us?
How you can help
Your donation could help fund energy vouchers and crisis support for families who need them most. Your gift will help us to provide real, practical support for families who are living in cold homes or worried about their bills.
Thanks to our partners at Macbrook Gas, all donations (up to £5,000) are match funded. This means your donation will be doubled – at no extra cost to you.
£10
Could enable a family to have a week of hot meals.
£20
Could power a fridge for the entire school holidays, to keep food or life-saving medication cool.
£50
Could bring relief to a family who can’t afford to heat their home.
Every donation helps us get closer to our £10,000 goal
Who you will be helping
Across the UK, many vulnerable people are living in fuel poverty, including single-parent families, older people, and those with health conditions that make them especially at risk.
With your support, we can top up the energy meters for these families and help them stay safe and well this summer and beyond.
We asked some of our advice clients what they struggled with during the summer months:
“I’m single mum, I have three children – that’s why I’m really struggling with cost of living and one child has special needs.”
“The cost of electric, when I’m having to wash clothes daily because I have three children and work a part-time job so need a clean uniform too. On the rubbish weather days, I had to dry my clothes in the dryer so it all used electricity.”
“I am on a prepay meter. Once the gas and electric prices changed, these prepayment meters almost tripled in price. There is only a set amount of funding for these each month. I will top up and have to go into the emergency credit…to keep the gas and electric on. I have three children with three different needs and am disabled myself. My children use different lights and music throughout the evening as they are autistic and have a range of sensory issues. With this, if the electric and gas get cut off, I have to beg, borrow and steal to try and get funds.”
How to get involved
Make a donation
Whether it’s a one-off gift or a monthly contribution, every penny helps
Fundraise with your network
Get your friends or colleagues involved with a summer fundraising activity.
Spread the word
Share this campaign with your networks and help us raise money for this urgent cause.
Together, we can top up the meter and support families who need it most.