Our Aims
The British Gas Energy Trust exists for
i) the relief of poverty among those who are unable to meet or pay charges for the supply of energy to premises used or occupied by them
ii) the education of the public in relation to debt awareness and prevention, and
iii) to work with other UK trust funds and organisations to encourage good practice and consistency for the public good
The Objectives of the trust will be met in the following ways:
- By administering a grants programme aimed at reducing energy debt for individuals and families experiencing poverty and hardship.
- By increasing and improving independent money advice services and education in England, Wales, and Scotland through organisational grant programmes.
- By reducing the potential for people to get into debt through the funding of debt prevention work.
- By ensuring the maximum amount of funds available for giving through the effective and efficient administration of the trust fund.
To find out more about how these aims work in practice visit the main sections on Grants to Individuals and Organisational Grants.