Can You Claim £500 Towards Your Energy Bills? How to Apply

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You could be entitled to up to £500 to help with rising energy costs. Families, couples, and vulnerable households may qualify if their income is under £31,000. Payments are made directly to energy providers or as vouchers for prepayment meters. Funding is limited—find out today if you’re eligible and how to apply.

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00:00Struggling with energy bills? Families in Stratford-upon-Avon could get up to £500 in support.

00:07The scheme is run by charity Acton Energy. Families with children under 18 or young adults in education

00:13can get £500. Single people or couples may receive £300. To qualify, your household income

00:21must be £31,000 or less with little or no savings. You'll need proof of income and someone in the

00:28home must be classed as vulnerable, such as living with a health condition, being pregnant

00:33or receiving disability benefits. The money can be paid straight to your energy provider

00:38or as vouchers if you're on a prepaid meter. Funds are limited and the scheme closes at

00:44the end of September, so apply quickly. Visit Acton Energy's website today to see if you're eligible.

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