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Anyone carrying out gas work for you must be Gas Safe registered. If they’re not, they’re working illegally. Cutting corners to save money is not worth it; it can put lives at risk and could cost more to fix.

Check your engineer is Gas Safe at gassaferegister.co.uk #GSW26
September 17, 2026 at 10:09 AM
People living in the rented sector are disproportionately affected by fuel poverty, and with the Warm Homes Plan placing increased emphasis on improving energy efficiency standards within the Private Rented Sector.
September 16, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Landlords have legal duties to help keep their tenants gas safe, including arranging a gas safety check. Tenants should always ask to see the engineer's Gas Safe ID when they arrive at their home.

Find out more at bit.ly/GSRLandlords #GSW26
September 16, 2026 at 3:40 PM
We were in the Senedd today at Y Farchnad highlighting rising energy costs, record energy debt and what action is required to help tackle #FuelPoverty across Wales.

Diolch o galon to all the Senedd members and staff who stopped for a discussion.
September 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM
We’re delighted to release our Impact Report from April 2025 to March 2026. Find out what we achieved together with our partners, stakeholders and donors: www.nea.org.uk/what-we-do/i...
September 16, 2026 at 10:09 AM
When were your gas appliances last checked? All gas appliances such as boilers, cookers and fires should be checked every year by a qualified Gas Safe registered engineer to help make sure they’re working safely.

Find more gas safety advice at GasSafetyWeek.co.uk #GSW26
September 15, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Carbon monoxide (CO) is called the silent killer because you can’t see, smell or taste it. Help protect your household by fitting audible CO alarms marked, BS EN 50291, which will alert you if CO is detected.

Find more CO safety advice at bit.ly/COSafetyGSR #GSW26
September 15, 2026 at 2:03 PM
'The deepest support must be focused on those facing the deepest hardship, including low-income households, families with children, disabled people, carers and others with high unavoidable energy needs.'
September 15, 2026 at 11:23 AM
This week is #NationalInclusionWeek. We want everyone to be able to use our website easily, which is why we have the @Recite Me tool. Users can use ReciteMe to change the font, size, colours, and spacing to suit your needs.
September 15, 2026 at 10:09 AM
We're recruiting a Project Development Co‑ordinator to join our team. You will play a key role across the North East and Yorkshire, leading on stakeholder engagement, community outreach and direct support to low‑income and vulnerable households.
September 15, 2026 at 5:00 AM
🏅THEY DID IT 🏅

Congratulations to our fantastic team of runners who completed the Great North Run yesterday!

It was a great day celebrating this huge achievement and talking to our fundraisers about why they’re passionate about ending fuel poverty.
September 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Many people need to resort to borrowing money in order to pay for essentials like their energy bills. We’re sharing some warning signs to be aware of about potentially being in contact with a loan shark. If you’ve been threatened, you can anonymously report them to Loan Sharks England.
September 12, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Some people rely on their wood burner every day. Share these chimney fire safety tips with friends, family, and neighbours this winter. #ChimneySafetyWeek
September 12, 2026 at 8:01 AM
We've received fantastic feedback from a volunteer who has taken several of our courses. We really pride ourselves in making sure our training is accessible and engaging throughout. We're really grateful to Emma for taking the time to provide feedback.
September 11, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Three things we did this week 🚨

We held two Fuel Poverty Forums, we were the charity partners at Renewable UK’s regatta and we submitted a response to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s consultation on home upgrades.
September 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Build the capability of your team to deliver impact and warmer homes. Be ready for the Warm Homes Plan by doing our Level 4: Decarbonising Homes – Technologies, Impacts and Solutions qualification.
September 11, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Our Understanding Fuel Poverty and Health course is designed to help frontline professionals working with vulnerable and low-income groups recognise signs of fuel poverty and effectively direct individuals to relevant support services so they can live in warmer and healthier homes.
September 10, 2026 at 8:04 PM
A few simple checks now can help prevent fires later. If you light fires to keep warm, get your home ready before lighting your first fire this season.

#ChimneySafetyWeek
September 10, 2026 at 5:02 PM
We held our London Fuel Poverty Forum this morning. Attendees heard about key topics such as heat networks, damp and mould solutions and smart meters. Thank you to UK Bosch, Secure Meters and SEGB for coming along to share your insights.
September 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Energy debt is at record levels. Estimated to reach up to £7 billion across GB by the end of the year, what action is required to meaningfully tackle the challenge for the benefit of financially vulnerable households, consumers and industry?
September 10, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Our recent 'A Warm Homes, A Fair Chance' report highlighted teachers and educators as the fourth emergency service. Teachers know that if their pupils live in cold, damp homes, it can impact their ability to do homework and attend school due to illness.
September 10, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Our South West Fuel Poverty Forum kicked off our autumn round of events. Forums are a key opportunity to share key policy and project updates with frontline workers who work tirelessly to tackle fuel poverty. We also invite speakers to talk about work they're doing across the region.
September 9, 2026 at 3:30 PM
By working together, we meet clients who we may otherwise not be able to engage with. It was brilliant to hear from a partner that working together allowed them to access additional funding to provide additional services.
September 9, 2026 at 9:01 AM
With the launch of the Warm Homes Plan, organisations across the sector will play a vital role in delivering large‑scale home energy improvements and supporting households through the transition to net zero.
September 9, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Our Home Retrofit Consultant Gavin explains the larger, structural measures including insulation and new home heating systems that help make your home warmer.
September 8, 2026 at 3:40 PM