Energy supplier Bulb is offering up to £140 in financial help to households that are struggling to pay their bills.
The troubled firm, which has more than one million customers in the UK and collapsed into a "special administration" last year, has confirmed the reopening of its hardship fund.
The exact help available depends on your individual circumstances, but can include a £140 grant that you don't have to repay.
You may also be able to get up to £2,000 worth of debt written off.
Other support that could be offered to you includes help buying energy efficient appliances, such as fridges and washing machines.
The help from Bulb is offered in conjunction with Citizens Advice. You can access the Bulb fund online.
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When you apply you'll be asked to explain if you’re behind on your bills and why you're struggling. Bulb will then decide what type of help it can offer you.
Bulb was put into "special administration" in November 2021 after admitting that it could no longer afford to keep afloat.
This process meant the firm was propped up by taxpayer cash, so it can continue to operate as a business and provide energy to its customers.
If you're not with Bulb, several other major energy suppliers have also launched hardship funds.
The British Gas Energy Trust can be accessed by anyone, not just British Gas customers, providing you meet the eligibility criteria.
Help is also available from the following energy providers, if you’re an existing customer:
The exact eligibility requirements vary between energy providers. In some cases, you’ll need to be claiming certain benefits to apply.
Generally speaking, you’ll need to show proof of your income and explain why you’re behind on your bills.
You may also want to use the free grants search tool from debt charity Turn2Us to see what help is available where you live.
There are around 8,000 grants currently available.
If you’re struggling to work out what grants or help you could be entitled to, speak to one of the specialist energy charities.
They will also be able to help you if you think you’ve been unfairly treated and want to put in a complaint.
We've got eight ways to get help with your energy bills here.
