Winter Warmth Fund Invites Applications
YOU COULD BE ELEGIBLE FOR HELP IN FUEL BILLS
Cumbria Community Foundation’s Winter Warmth Fund has now raised an incredible £163,280 to help people stay warm in the winter.
More than £37,000 has been donated by generous older people who gave part or all of their Winter Fuel Payment from the Government to help others in greater need.
How do people apply for help?
Individuals and families can apply for a grant – the aim is to reduce the number of excess winter deaths and numbers of people living in cold homes across Cumbria
You must either
be over 60
have at least one child under 5
have a chronic underlying health condition, particularly respiratory or coronary, or
have a disability particularly affected by cold weather
and receive
State pension and/or Pension Credit only
Income related Employment and Support Allowance that includes a work-related activity or support component
Income Support
Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, or
Disability Living Allowance
and struggle to maintain a basic acceptable standard of living during the winter due to the cost of heating your home and the restrictions of cold weather
How much can you apply for?
The normal grant is £125 or £250 in exceptional circumstances
If you would like to apply to this fund please contact one of the following:
If you are over 60:
In Barrow: Mike May, Age Concern Barrow and District on 01229 831425
In Carlisle and Eden: Moira Eddington, Age UK Carlisle and Eden on 01768 863618
In South Lakeland: Dave Thomson, Age UK South Lakeland on 01539 728180
In West Cumbria (Allerdale and Copeland): Christine Timney, Age UK West Cumbria on 01946 66669 or 08443 843843
If you have vulnerable children under 5:
Living in North Allerdale, Carlisle, Eden and South Lakeland: Barnardo’s: Richard Simpson 01900 816164
Living in South Allerdale, Barrow and South Copeland: Action for Children: Steph Crosthwaite 01900 325251
Living in North Copeland: Howgill Family Centre: Diane Kenmare 01946 62681
If you do not fit in the above categories (health and disability):
Please contact David Andrews at Cumbria Community Foundation on 01900 825760.
Published: January 27, 2012
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