Need help managing energy bills this winter? We’re here for you
27/01/2022
Every home should be a warm and safe place, but we know that the rising cost of living and soaring energy bills means for many households in Oldham, managing everyday energy costs is a struggle.
We’re here to support you if you are having difficulty with gas and electricity bills or have other financial worries.
Call our specialist teams on 0161 393 7117 or email servicecentre@fcho.co.uk for help with:
Applying for fuel vouchers
Our Community Impact team can support you to apply for vouchers to help cover the cost of your gas and electricity bills and keep warm during the colder months.
Accessing the government's Warm Home Discount Scheme
Our Community Impact team can help you find out if you’re eligible for £140 off your electricity bill for winter 2021 to 2022 under the government’s Warm Home Discount Scheme.
The money is not paid to you - it’s a one-off discount on your electricity bill, between October and March.
You may be able to get the discount on your gas bill instead if your supplier provides you with both gas and electricity. Contact your supplier to find out.
The discount will not affect your Cold Weather Payment or Winter Fuel Payment.
Switching energy supplier
Our Community Impact team can help you find energy tariffs that are appropriate for your needs and help keep your bills down. Switching energy supplier is easier than you think, and you don’t need to worry about losing power; you won’t be without gas or electricity at any point.
Paying your rent and charges
Our team is here to provide you with tailored support and advice to pay your rent and charges this winter, so do get in touch as early as possible if you need our help.
If you’ve been affected by any changes and you need to adjust the method or frequency of your payment, we’re here to help. Please get in touch with us as soon as possible and we can work together to stop any debts from escalating.
Making the most of your money
If you’re struggling financially our Community Impact team can help you get on top of what you owe and make the money you have go further.
They can provide:
- Advice on making the most of your money, reducing debt and accessing benefits
- Access to The Bread and Butter Thing affordable food offer so you have more money to spend on other necessities like paying rent and bills.
Sourcing affordable furniture and white goods
Our Community Impact team offers a furniture and white goods service that can give you an option to rent furniture from us at a much cheaper rate compared with other companies.
Employment advice
Our Directions team is here to give you support if you’re looking for work, training or volunteering and offer advice to help you move your career forward if you’re in employment.
