Professor Green has launched the second phase of the British Gas Post Office Pop-Up events, which will take place in Glasgow on two dates in December, providing free and independent money and energy advice to communities with the highest need, including how to access grants of up to £1,500 for eligible people.
New research has shown that despite the wider support available, including the UK Government’s £2,500 Energy Price Guarantee and the £400 Energy Bills Support Scheme, more than seven in 10 people across the country are still worried about how they will cope financially with the rising cost of energy.
British Gas said the aim of phase two of the Pop-Ups is to reach even more of the country and help thousands more households keep on top of the energy crisis, with the Glasgow Pop-Ups planned at Glasgow Springburn Post Office in the Springburn Shopping Centre on the 14th and 15th December from 12pm to 3pm.
At the Pop-Ups, British Gas Energy Trust funded money and energy advisers from Money Matters Money Advice Centre will be available for anyone seeking help.
The scale of this initiative has increased enormously following a successful pilot run of Pop-Ups earlier this year which saw Post Office host over 30 events in 17 locations in collaboration with British Gas and local British Gas Energy Trust funded charitable organisations.
The locations of the Pop-Ups planned for early 2023 will be announced in January.
Jessica Taplin, British Gas Energy Trust Chief Executive said: “The previous Pop-Ups were so well received, we know there’s a real need for even more in-community support, especially when so many people living in vulnerable communities don’t have access to online resources, so these events will be a lifeline to those really struggling this winter.
“As always, our mission is to help alleviate the detrimental impact of poverty and by working closely with local organisations we are able to provide much needed financial and practical support to vulnerable members of the community, whether you’re a British Gas customer or not.”
Professor Green, rapper and mental health campaigner, has pledged his support to help raise widespread awareness and encourage people to access the help they’re entitled to.
He has first-hand experience of the fear and anxiety an upcoming energy bill can have on families, having grown up with his grandmother, who struggled to pay household bills.
He said: “Times are tough for so many at the moment, it’s more important than ever to make sure people know what help is available and where to access it.
“I’d urge people to attend one of the Pop-Up events to get answers to their concerns and find out if they’re eligible for a grant, which could help alleviate some of their worries and hopefully improve their financial situation.”
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