The UK Government is providing targeted support for households reliant on heating oil who are facing financial hardship. This funding is available via the Lincolnshire Community Foundation and eligible households will receive a £300 prepaid off‑grid energy voucher.
To qualify, households must:
- Have a combined income of less than £36,000
- Have savings of less than £6,000
- Not be on a mains gas supply
- Use heating oil as the primary fuel for heating and/or hot water
- Be at risk of losing immediate access to heating or hot water due to a lack of heating oil
- Be able to pay the difference between the voucher value (£300.00) and the full cost of the heating oil, including delivery
Applications are now being accepted via the Crisis and Resilience Fund: Heating Oil Support Scheme – Lincolnshire Community Foundation and are limited to one per household.
The Lincolnshire Community Foundation can also be contacted via crf@lincolnshirecf.co.uk or on 01529 572575.