British Gas has announced an extra £2million will be put towards money advice centres funded by the British Gas Energy Trust to get more help to those struggling with living costs. The independent charity solely funded by British Gas currently 23 advice centres across the UK and the additional investment will add another 20.
The charities help consumers with money advice, access to benefits, help with bill disputes, energy support and help applying for grants. They have managed debts for 24,000 people and have gained an additional £16 million in income for those seeking advice, as well as enabling the write-off of £7 million worth of debts.
The extra £2million in funding will increase the impact with an expected 35,000 people visiting the centres this year.
