The Ashden Awards are a globally recognised measure of excellence in the field of sustainable energy and CHiL won the award for Sustainable Homes. The organisation will receive financial support to help scale up its work in providing energy improvements for those who need it most.
The Central Heating Fund, secured by the Cosy Homes in Lancashire (CHiL) partnership, will be managed by Blackburn with Darwin Council, but will be open to all qualifying residents from the 14 local council areas in Lancashire.
“When winter comes it can be a killer. Not only do thousands of people struggle with the crippling bills but hundreds of people in Lancashire suffer from serious illnesses that are brought on by living in a cold house.
Residents receiving benefits such as Pension Credit, Child Tax Credit, Income Based Job Seeker’s Allowance, Income Support, Working Tax Credits or Universal Credit may also be eligible.
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