Bulk Buy Fuel Loans
To help spread the cost of bulk buying home heating for people living in off-gas homes, North Somerset Council also offer a bulk buy fuel loan scheme.
Support in my local area
Energy advice
The Centre for Sustainable Energy is a charity supporting people across the UK to tackle the climate emergency and end the suffering caused by cold homes. Their energy advisors improve people’s mental and physical health by offering free advice to reduce energy bills and cut carbon emissions.
The West of England Combined Authority has funded The Retrofit West Advice Service to provide free, expert advice and resources to help you make energy-saving improvements to your home, reduce your carbon footprint, and save money on your energy bills.
Home Repair Agencies
We Care Home Improvements want people to live comfortably and independently at home for as long as they choose, enabling them to enjoy their lives in the surroundings they love.
Their support includes specialist advice on home adaptations and accessible bathrooms.
They also provide home improvement and repair services in the Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire areas. They also provide support for individuals that are leaving hospital and completing minor repairs such as fixing a leaking tap.
Fire Safety Home Checks
Avon Fire & Rescue offer Home Fire Safety Visits and cover South Gloucestershire, Bristol and BANES and North Somerset.
Avon Fire & Rescue Fire Safety in the Home Flyer
Other useful information
To find more support with the following, please visit our Useful Information page
- Finding Contractors
- Money Advice
- Energy Advice
- Support for People over 55
- Future Planning and Probate
- Planning Portal