Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

Dear friends, family, and colleagues,

As many of you, I recently started receiving the governments winter fuel payments to help during this cost-of-living crisis. They are incredibly welcome, and the £400 government cost of living payment should be applauded, but given the urgency the UK Government was unable to means test the payments. This has resulted in many people like my family who did not need the support, receiving it. Life is harder for all right now in different ways, but I know there will be others who wish to directly support vulnerable people living in the UK, by passing forward our government payment to those who need it more.

The Fuel Bank Foundation is the only charity that directly supports people in fuel poverty, by topping up their electricity and gas with around 6 weeks credit through an emergency voucher program. This vital charity uses all funds raised for this sole purpose, and often through councils under emergency circumstances. To qualify, recipients are vetted and must also qualify for food bank support.

The UK is full of caring and supportive people, and I'd ask you to consider donating whatever of the fuel payment you can afford to keep homes warm, and hearts alight this winter. There’s a HUGE target, please share this page to friends and colleagues who might consider helping.

Thank-you so much

Peter and Beth Thompson

Note: the Food Bank Foundation is a Charity in England & Wales (1175049) and Scotland (SCO48330). They do NOT have Gift Aid as yet, this will come to the page later, but we felt the need was too urgent to delay sending.

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