Generous community group launch scheme to help families in fuel poverty
A COMMUNITY group is helping out families keep the lights on this Christmas by launching a new fuel poverty scheme.
The Colchester Anti Loo Roll Brigade has now created a path for struggling families on pay-as-you-go energy meters to get some electricity into their home.
The group donated £1,000 to finance a new scheme with Colchester CAP Debt Centre which will set up a referral system.
When residents are in touch with foodbanks they can also be pointed in the direction of the debt centre which will offer support to help to secure energy.