Warm Front

Delivering warmth to tackle fuel poverty in England

The Warm Front Grant was originally introduced in 2000 and the latest scheme began on 1st June 2005. Now adults of all ages are able to apply for assistance that could include central heating.

The aim of the scheme is to tackle fuel poverty. Fuel poverty is where a household cannot afford to keep warm. It is a combination of poor housing conditions and low-income, which means that the household cannot afford sufficient warmth for health and comfort. The widely accepted definition of fuel poverty is where a household needs to spend 10% or more of income to meet fuel costs.

The Government's Fuel Poverty Strategy sets out the framework for delivery of the overall goal of seeking an end to the problem of fuel poverty, with the first target being to reach those most vulnerable to cold-related ill health by 2010.

You may be able to qualify

To find out if you are eligible for a Warm Front Grant, call an advisor free on 0800 316 6011