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Northern Gas Networks’ Community Partnering Fund launches with Point North

Northern Gas Network Launches £50,000 Fund to Tackle Fuel Poverty in Tees Valley

In partnership with Point North, Northern Gas Networks have launched a new £50,000 ‘Community Partnering Fund’. This fund is designed to support local charities and community groups, supporting people experiencing fuel poverty in Tees Valley.

What is the Community Partnering Fund?

The Community Partnering Fund will provide grants between £1,000 to £10,000. These grants will help community organisations deliver support to vulnerable households living in fuel poverty.

The fund will also support projects focused on:

• Providing an energy advice, advocacy and support service
• Raising awareness of the Priority Services Register (PSR)
• Educating the public about the dangers of Carbon Monoxide (CO) and the measures to take to stay safe

Eligible areas for the fund are Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Redcar and Cleveland. Organisations do not have to be a registered charity to apply, but must have charitable aims.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 18 January 2026.

A Focus on the Local Community

Eileen Brown, our Customer Experience Director, said: “It is a privilege for us at Northern Gas Networks to provide financial support to organisations that help people who are really struggling and worrying about keeping warm now that the colder months have arrived.

“The Fund is, however, not just limited to tackling fuel poverty; we are working hard to raise awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning and the benefits of being on the Priority Services Register, which aims to ensure that support for the most vulnerable in society is prioritised in the event of a loss of gas or electricity supply.

“The benefits of being placed on the register range from being provided with alternative cooking and heating equipment, to provision of hot meals, and even alternative accommodation if this is needed.

“Awareness and advice about Carbon Monoxide and the Priority Services Register can make such a difference to people in their everyday lives, and being aware can sometimes mean the difference between life and death in the unfortunate event of exposure to carbon monoxide.”

Michelle Cooper, Chief Executive at Point North, added: “We are delighted to continue our partnership with Northern Gas Networks, whose commitment is helping support communities across Tees Valley. As winter draws in, this support becomes vital for our local groups who are at the forefront of supporting households to get through the cold months with dignity and hope.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Point North .