Help for understanding energy bill terms from fuel suppliers
By Jon McNamara

It can often be complicated to understand the different terms used by gas and electricity suppliers on the energy bills that are sent to customers. However, it is very important to know what they mean….

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Buttle UK grants for young people and children
By Jon McNamara

All of the grants provided by Buttle UK are for covering needs of children as well as young people. The are four different solutions provided by the charity, and they include for school fees, the…

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Church of England housing assistance
By Jon McNamara

In an effort to prevent homelessness for people that have worked at or served the Church of England, there are several programmes available across the UK to address housing needs. There are schemes that can…

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Food banks serving Swansea
By Kenneth Long

The residents of Swansea are not alone when budget pressures cause hunger. Area volunteers work to distribute donated food to the individuals and families that might otherwise go hungry. Several MPs have taken an interest…

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Help with rent deposit in Merthyr Tydfil
By Kenneth Long

Residents who have discovered the Merthyr Tydfil Bond Board already know that there is help available with rent deposits. This service of The Wallich charity connects people who can afford to rent a private home…

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Assistance with Thames Water bills
By Jon McNamara

Thames Water provides service to over 15 million people across the UK, and financial assistance is available to families on a low income and the vulnerable. The company tries to work with customers to provide…

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Surviving Winter grants for heating bills
By Jon McNamara

Vulnerable households can get help with fuel and heating bills from Surviving Winter. This is a national not-for-profit organisation that partners with local charities and foundations to provide grants to senior citizens as well as older…

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Help with rental arrears in Ceredigion
By Kenneth Long

Prior to 2014, rental arrears was a major cause of forced evictions throughout the major towns of Ceredigion. The problem was eased somewhat as unemployment dropped to some of the lowest levels in all of Wales….

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Ceredigion help with rent deposit
By Kenneth Long

Ceredigion County Council has partnered with Ceredigion Care Society to prevent one of the major contributors of homelessness. Residents who lack savings to access private rental housing could get assistance through the Care Society Bond Scheme….

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British Gas assistance for utility and heating bills
By Jon McNamara

Low income customers may receive financial assistance from British Gas for paying utility bills in arrears. There are programmes available such as the charitable Energy Trust they contribute to, rebates from the government, as well…

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