The Cadent Foundation and Groundwork have together announced a new initiative coming to Barnet to support vulnerable households this winter and beyond, through specialised and tailored energy support.
As part of the scheme, Green Doctors—Groundwork’s trained energy advisers—will be embedded in communities across Barnet.
Residents will be able to access support at community venues and through home visits.
Advisers will offer personalised energy advice, install small energy-saving measures, and provide warmth items.
Ranjit Blythe, managing director of the Cadent Foundation, said: “The ongoing challenges associated with the cost of living means that this winter is going to be difficult for millions of households across the UK. This is why we develop programmes that provide year-round support to fuel poverty with our trusted charity partners.
“We are proud to partner with Groundwork to ensure local communities not only get the help they need now but are equipped with the tools to make behavioural changes that will have a long-term impact on their energy consumption. We have already seen the huge impact it had on Newham, so extending this to four more locations across the UK will see us continue our efforts to provide long-term solutions to fuel poverty.”
The scheme is part of a wider £340,000 programme funded by the Cadent Foundation to help people in vulnerable situations across England. It is expected to reach up to 9,400 people.
Graham Duxbury, chief executive of Groundwork UK, said: “Our Green Doctors see the devastating impact that fuel poverty has on households every day as families continue to struggle to keep their homes warm. They also see the relief when people are given the right support, based on the needs of their home and circumstances.
“The Stay Warm in project allows this intervention to go one step further – creating a safe space for people to get support while empowering local people to help their friends, relatives and neighbours.”
To find out more about the scheme, email GreenDoctorsLDN@groundwork.org.uk.
