Isle of Wight charity The Footprint Trust is joining forces with National Energy Action to raise awareness of fuel poverty and its impact on Island households.
The charity is supporting the national Fuel Poverty Awareness Day campaign on Wednesday 18th November, highlighting the difficulties faced by residents struggling to afford their energy bills as winter approaches.
With rising energy costs putting pressure on household budgets, some families face the difficult choice between heating their homes and putting food on the table.
Living in a cold home can also have serious consequences for people’s health, particularly those with existing medical conditions. Inadequate heating can increase the risk of damp, mould and condensation, creating further problems for vulnerable households.
The Footprint Trust already provides training to community workers to help them recognise the signs of fuel poverty. The charity is now extending its awareness campaign to the wider public, encouraging Islanders to recognise the difficulties that neighbours, friends and family members may be facing.
The charity’s manager, Laura, said:
“Teaming up with National Energy Action on their UK-wide campaign brings credibility for our charity’s drive to reduce the amount of fuel poverty on the Isle of Wight.
“We have a high number of households on the Island that are struggling to meet the cost of their energy bills, which is a real concern going into winter.”
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