National Grid extends charity partnership with Fuel Bank Foundation

National Grid’s £13.8 million ‘Grid for Good Energy Affordability Fund’ will provide £3.5 million per year, for three years, to charities and organisations offering immediate financial relief to vulnerable households in the UK. The remaining £3.3 million will be donated to similar organisations in the US.

Along with Fuel Bank Foundation, the first £1.2 million of UK funding will be allocated to Affordable Warmth Solutions, National Energy Action and National Energy Foundation.

Matthew Cole, CEO of Fuel Bank Foundation, said: “We are extremely grateful for National Grid’s continued support. This funding is essential in helping us provide vital services to the most vulnerable in society, ensuring they do not have to live without heat, light, or power when they cannot afford to top up their prepayment meters.

Komie Jain, global head of social impact and community engagement at National Grid, said: “Many families continue to face difficult choices when it comes to their energy bills, and we are determined to play our part in alleviating the financial strain. While immediate relief is vital, our vision extends beyond that. Our aim is for the fund to also support households with longer-term efficiency solutions, providing financial benefits for years to come.”

The Grid for Good Energy Affordability Fund builds on the previous support National Grid provided to charity partners to help tens of thousands of vulnerable households with energy advice, emergency funding and energy efficiency measures.

“National Grid has been one of our key funding partners since 2021,” said Matt. “This most recent funding will help us provide support 9,400 people across England and Wales who would otherwise have been living without heat, light and power.”