The Chestnut Centre has become a ‘Centre for Warmth’, receiving funding through Northern Gas Network’s ‘Vulnerability & Carbon Monoxide Allowance (VCMA) fund.
This is a project for 2 years, up to March 2026.
This will enable us to support people struggling, particularly under the ‘Cost of Living’ crisis and life in general; with a particular focus on saving energy.
As part of this project, we have a dedicated team of ‘Community Connectors’, who can support the local community with:
- Raising awareness of energy efficiency measures, to help reduce fuel poverty.
- Help with understanding and managing your energy bills.
- Raising awareness of Carbon Monoxide (including distributing CO alarms).
- Advising about the Priority Service Register and signing up households to this.
- Provide support around money management, income maximisation, benefit and access to services.
- Provide advice on cooking nutritious meals more efficiently and less costly.
- Reduce isolation by encouraging people to attend social groups.
If you would like to speak to a Community Connector, please contact us by email at info@lsy.co.uk or call The Chestnut Centre on 01484 516444.
Please see Northern Gas Network’s website here for more information about the VCMA fund
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