a warm home is a healthy home
We want everyone in Somerset to have access to the information, advice and support they need to stay warm, well and financially secure. Resources shared through the Somerset Fuel Poverty & Energy Efficiency Forum can help with energy costs, heating, damp and mould, and improving energy efficiency.
If you can’t find what you’re looking for, contact us. We’ll make sure this page is updated to include the information you need.
support for individuals
- Age UK offers practical tips to help older people stay warm and healthy during winter.
- Burnham & Weston Energy provides free home energy advice to help reduce bills and keep homes warm.
- Citizens Advice gives guidance on saving energy, accessing grants, and making homes more efficient.
- Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) supports with energy bills, meters, and finding better energy deals.
- Government Advice: Official tips and resources to save energy and lower costs.
- Local Energy Advice Partnership (LEAP) free energy advice service, you can stay warm and save money on your energy bills.
- Spark Somerset Warm Spaces supports people find free warm spaces across Somerset.
- National Energy Action: Free help with energy bills, staying warm and safe at home, plus benefits advice to boost income.
- Thrive Village Agents distribute Surviving Winter Grants and offers local support.
- Martin Lewis provides a complete list of ways to reduce your energy bills.
- Talking Cafés: Local drop-in spaces for advice and friendly support.
Crisis Resilience Support Agents
Our Agents help individuals and families facing extra challenges one day things can be fine and then they aren’t. A sudden illness. An unexpected bill. A relationship breakdown. A change in circumstances can quickly put pressure on your finances. If you’re struggling because of a recent crisis, support may be available with:
- Crisis Payments – help with unexpected financial hardship.
- Heating Oil Support – assistance for eligible households at risk of running out of heating oil.
- Financial Resilience – practical support to improve financial wellbeing and prevent future hardship.
You don’t have to face financial difficulties alone. Find out what support is available and take the first step towards getting back on track.
support for communities
- Centre of Sustainable Energy: community engagement toolkit
- Spark Somerset Warm Welcome supports communities by creating safe, friendly spaces where people can stay warm, connect with others, and reduce isolation during the colder months. These spaces often offer hot drinks, social activities, and a welcoming environment for anyone in need.
- Resource Futures works with organisations to promote sustainable resource management.
- Decarb Somerset Toolkit – Helping community buildings cut costs and reduce carbon footprints. Sign up for free one-to-one support, DIY energy checks, and carbon reduction plans. Take steps towards a greener future
support for organisations
- Thrive Energy Check, Carbon Reduction Plan advice and information for community spaces.
- Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) Retrofit Services provides professional energy efficiency and retrofit support for businesses, councils, and housing providers, including assessments, project coordination, and funding advice.
- Heart of SW Growth Hub offers net zero advice and business support.
- The Go Green Scheme helps businesses embrace sustainability and reduce carbon footprints.
- Rural Communities Energy Support Network give grants for community organisations to deliver energy advice.
about the fuel poverty & energy efficiency forum
The Somerset Fuel Poverty & Energy Efficiency Forum brings together local organisations committed to helping people stay warm, healthy and financially secure. By working in partnership, Forum members share knowledge, raise awareness of fuel poverty, promote energy efficiency and help connect residents with trusted advice, financial support and practical assistance.
Together, Forum members are working towards a shared goal: ensuring that everyone in Somerset has access to the information, advice and support they need to live in a warm, healthy home.
