Anthony Mangnall MP (Totnes & South Devon) encourages permanent residents of local park homes sites to apply for a dedicated Warm Home Discount scheme operated by Charis. Payments of £150 have been made available to eligible park home residents who do not have a direct relationship with an energy supplier and instead pay the site owners for their electricity usage.
Park Homes Warm Home Discount is a multi-supplier initiative which this year is being generously funded by E.ON Next and is Ofgem approved and regulated. Residents can apply through an online application process at lightningreach.org, which has been developed in partnership with Lightning Reach. When signing up, applicants need to choose the option ‘Park home / static caravan / mobile home' for their housing status, which will enable them to navigate to the Park Homes scheme listed on the Lightning Reach portal.
Anthony Mangnall MP commented, "Across South Devon, people who live in park homes may be eligible to access payments of £150 to help with energy costs. This support could be a crucial lifeline for so many, so I would encourage everyone who believes they may be eligible to apply as soon as possible. Any park home residents who are unable to complete the online application themselves are welcome to contact my office for assistance on 01803 868378."
Funding is limited so the scheme will operate on a first come, first served basis until all monies are allocated. Payments are then made directly into successful applicants' bank accounts by the end of March 2024. Eligibility criteria apply. Applicants need to be permanently living in a park home, and either receive government support or benefits, or have a household income below £18,723.
"There is a sector of society living off grid that often gets overlooked by the usual support systems but still meets the criteria required for financial and practical help", commented Jonathan Hunt, Charis's Director of Client Services. "They might not be aware that they are eligible for a Warm Home Discount and are facing significant pressures, despite help being out there."
Charis Grants Ltd. is a privately owned company established in 2003 to facilitate the distribution of funds and grants by energy companies, charities, housing associations and other bodies, such as the Citizens Advice, which help and support vulnerable people in the community.
Access details for the Charis Park Home Warm Home Discount Scheme: https://charisgrants.com/partners/park-homes/