British Gas Energy Trust

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Typical grants: £40,000 – £150,000
Applications: By invitation only

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britishgasenergytrust.org.uk

About British Gas Energy Trust

The British Gas Energy Trust is an independent charity established in 2004, solely funded by British Gas, working to tackle fuel poverty and financial hardship across England, Scotland, and Wales. Its mission is to help low-income and vulnerable households meet their energy needs and manage costs, guided by values of kindness, empathy, respect, innovation, agility, and collaboration. Governed by expert trustees, the Trust employs an evidence-driven, collective impact approach, empowering partners to deliver local solutions while prioritising measurable outcomes. The Trust funds direct household grants for energy debt relief, emergency vouchers, essential white goods, and extensive money and energy advice projects delivered through third-sector partners. Uniquely supplier-agnostic, it focuses solely on energy poverty, with an evolving approach to support vulnerable groups in the transition to Net Zero.

What British Gas Energy Trust funds

The Trust supports activities that address fuel poverty and financial hardship, including energy debt relief, emergency vouchers, and essential white goods for households. It also funds extensive money and energy advice projects delivered through third-sector partners, such as debt write-offs, budgeting education, capacity building for advice providers, and community outreach. Priorities target those in acute need or at risk of energy exclusion. The Trust often works in partnership with Citizens Advice and local welfare groups. Geographically, its funding covers England, Scotland, and Wales, excluding Northern Ireland.

Who can apply

Organisational funding is available only by invitation, through strategic partnerships. The Trust prioritises UK-registered charities operating regionally or nationally in fuel poverty and debt relief. For individuals, the Trust provides direct support to low-income and vulnerable households, including those in acute need or at risk of energy exclusion.

What British Gas Energy Trust doesn't fund

The Trust does not fund activities in Northern Ireland. It also excludes cash payments and unrestricted core grants to charities. Funding is not provided for activities that are not advice-led. Organisational funding is available only through invited strategic partnerships, not through open applications.

How they like to fund

The Trust uses an evidence-driven, collective impact approach, empowering partners to deliver local solutions. Organisational funding is provided through strategic partnerships, by invitation only. The Trust funds direct household grants and project-based partnerships, focusing on measurable outcomes and collaboration with third-sector organisations.

How much does British Gas Energy Trust give?

£40,000 – £150,000

Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.

Deadlines & timelines

When to apply, and how long their decisions take.

Your specific fit

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Focus areas

Poverty & hardship

How to apply to British Gas Energy Trust

British Gas Energy Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does British Gas Energy Trust provide?

British Gas Energy Trust typically provides grants of £40,000 - £150,000.

Where does British Gas Energy Trust fund charities?

British Gas Energy Trust funds charities operating in the UK.

Does British Gas Energy Trust accept unsolicited applications?

British Gas Energy Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from British Gas Energy Trust?

British Gas Energy Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.