Fuel poverty tackled in joint effort
The first fuel banks in Britain have been launched
Churches, charities and an electricity provider have united to launch the first fuel banks in Britain.
The Trussell Trust, National Energy Action, npower and Durham Christian Partnership are behind the pilot scheme. It is being trialled in Durham, Gloucester and Kingston-upon- Thames over a three-month period. Users of the service will receive fuel vouchers.
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