How to support National Energy Action this winter
National Energy Action is an organisation which aims to eradicate fuel poverty in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. With the cost of living crisis in full force, they also aim to raise awareness of the effects that fuel poverty has day to day. If you want to help combat the effects of fuel poverty, you can start a GoFundMe.
Who is National Energy Action?
National Energy Action is working to end fuel poverty in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The term fuel poverty is defined as having to use 10% or more of your income to keep your house warm. Concerningly, in the thick of the cost of living crisis in 2022, 13.4% of households were classed as being in fuel poverty according to the annual fuel poverty statistics. National Energy Action offers support for fuel poor households as well as advocating for change in legislation.
The difficulties caused by fuel poverty over winter
When the shorter, colder days start to draw in the inevitable happens – we all use more fuel on heating and lighting. This can have a profound effect on people who are already struggling to make ends meet and can force some to choose between heating or eating. Vulnerable people struggling with their health and also struggling to keep their house warm could face increased risk of health problems as well. Fuel poverty paired with the cost of living crisis could cause further problems like debt and struggles with food and nutrition, too. There’s more information about how you can get help or help people struggling in the Cost of Living crisis here.
How National Energy Action helps those in fuel poverty
National Action Energy wants to help raise awareness of the issues faced by those living in fuel poverty, along with advocating for those who need change.
Warm and Safe Home Advice Service
The NEA offers advice on energy efficiency, switching suppliers, water rates and warm home discounts. If you need, you can seek further advice on their website here.
Fuel Poverty Awareness Day
Thursday November 30th is Fuel Poverty Awareness Day. It seeks to highlight the two years we have been living in the cost of living crisis and the 6.3 million households who are in fuel poverty at present.
Ways to support NEA this winter
No matter what your circumstances, there are a number of ways you can support the NEA this winter.
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No matter what your circumstances, there are a number of ways you can support the NEA this winter.
Become a member
A straightforward way to show your support to the NEA is by becoming a member. By becoming a member you can access a community of energy suppliers, local authorities and organisations working collaboratively to help people experiencing fuel poverty. There are also discounted rates for things like the NEA training courses and conferences. You can become a member here.
Volunteer through your company
You can seek a partnership with the NEA through your company, too. It means that using the power of the place you work, you help to spread the word and raise awareness of the energy crisis.
Start a fundraising campaign
It’s easy and straightforward to start a fundraiser to benefit the NEA. By starting your own it means you have control over how you fundraise – whether it’s alone, with friends, in a workplace. You could do everything from a bake sale to running a marathon.
Make a donation to the charity
If you have the means, you could also donate directly to the NEA to help those who need it. You can also do this through GoFundMe – take a look how here.
Spread awareness about NEA’s work
A really easy way to help the NEA is to raise awareness over the work they do and why they do it. It’s important to talk about the big issues facing society today and fuel poverty is one of these things. You can stay up to date on all the brilliant work that NEA does by subscribing to their newsletter here.
Help NEA create a brighter, warmer future
If you’ve experienced fuel poverty or know someone who has, you’ll know the anxiety that the shorter, colder days and longer nights bring when it comes to budgeting. It’s easy to start a GoFundMe – why not do one for the NEA today.