The time is now – help Groundwork take action and support people trapped in fuel poverty
In 2021, the number of households living in fuel poverty was 4.5 million. In 2024 that figure now stands at 6 million.
Nearly a third did not receive any government support last year and just under a quarter of people living in social housing did not heat their homes for at least a week last winter.
Groundwork has worked in partnership with the Cadent Foundation since 2020 – supporting those living in fuel poverty through the Covid-19 pandemic, cost of living and energy crises combined. #StayWarmStayWell is the latest phase of the partnership – a £6m programme that will deliver over 14,000 Green Doctor visits across England, with Cadent putting their Trust in Groundwork’s capability and expertise to provide high-quality, practical and meaningful support for those who need it most.
Over the coming weeks, we’ll be shining a light on how we are helping those in need. Stay tuned to discover:
- Tips and tricks for how you can save money on your energy bills
- The stories of just a small percentage of those who have received our vital support
- The positive impact that money raised to fund has on people living in fuel poverty
Read more from Groundwork UK’s Chief Executive, Graham Duxbury, about why support for the most vulnerable is desperately needed this winter – and why we need to action.
To find out how we can help you here in the East of England, click below – we are here to help!
As we head into what, for many, will be another difficult winter, we’re asking for your help. Despite the growth of our Green Doctor service, we can’t meet demand. As a charity, our costs are also rising.
To continue helping people in hardship we need to work with more partners. If you work in the fields of housing, health or debt advice, can we link up to make sure we’re reaching the people that need help the most? If you run a business that wants to make a difference to your local community, can you donate or encourage your employees to fundraise to help? If you’re a charity providing other services to people in vulnerable circumstances, can you share our online resources providing practical advice on how to keep warm and well?
No-one should ever have to choose between heating and eating, but we know this is the reality for increasing numbers of people. You can find out more information and pledge your support here.
Graham Duxbury, Groundwork UK Chief Executive