Business and Economy: Apply for support from the Energy Crisis Support Scheme

Introduction

Please use this form to apply for support from the Energy Crisis Support Scheme.

Before you apply

Information you will be asked to provide when you apply:

  • A statement explaining how the cost of living is impacting your household financially and the difficulties you will face if you are unable to access the Energy Crisis Support Scheme. Please make your answer short and simple as this allows applications to be processed more quickly. Please note: if you struggled financially before the increase in energy and living costs beginning April 2022, please include this in your statement.
  • Estimated monthly expenditure and estimated monthly income, this helps us better understand your financial position and helps assess your claim more quickly.
  • Bank details including, name of bank, sort code and account number so that payment can be made if successful.
  • A copy of one full month bank statement (online statements are accepted). This must be dated within the last 2 months and must cover the entirety of that month. You can provide up to the last 3 months of bank statements if you wish, to provide a clearer view of your finances.
  • A recent gas / electric bill in your name (dated within the last 3 months) or screenshots of your online energy account showing your balance and monthly payments. 
  • Proof of residency. This can be documents such as: utility bills, Council Tax bills, rental agreements, driving licence, current bank statement.  The document must include your address to be accepted.

By completing the application form you are agreeing to provide the information we ask for truthfully and honestly.

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