Energy Advisers from Citizens Advice will be on hand to give free energy advice to families and individuals at Waste Not Want Not in Poole.
Families will be able to access free energy support and advice when they visit the Poole-based charity Waste Not Want Not every Monday (excluding bank holidays) from 10.30am-12.30pm, starting Monday 13th May.
Ros Dignan, Project Manager, Citizens Advice Dorset Energy Unit said: “There’s a lot of uncertainty and worry for people at the moment about their energy bills. Our team can answer energy questions, give energy saving tips and explain how to access other support.”
“Our Energy Advisers are very knowledgeable about the current situation and we encourage people to come along and have a chat with us to see how we can help. We are really pleased to be able to partner with Waste Not Want Not to offer this support on a weekly basis so it’s accessible for families and local residents.”
Energy Advisers will be at Poole Waste Not Want Not weekly on a Monday from the 13th May, 10.30-12.30, 70 High Street, Poole, BH15 1DA.
Poole Waste Not Want Not is a local charity providing discounted food to support low-income families with the opportunity to improve personal skills, knowledge and socialise.
Erika Sloper, Charity Project Manager, Poole Waste Not Want Not, said: “We are excited to be able to provide this additional free service to our members. As households face increased challenges in affording daily essentials, including the rise in energy, we’re proud to expand our support beyond food. This partnership emphasises our commitment to addressing the needs of our members and providing holistic support to those facing financial hardship”.
“We are thrilled to partner with the Citizens Advice Energy Advisers. Their wealth of knowledge will provide invaluable support to our members”.
Citizens Advice Dorset & BCP Energy Unit can be contacted via email on [email protected] or call the Energy Line on 01929 775500.
Visit Poole Waste Not Want Not website for more information about the service they provide www.poolewnwn.co.uk or call them on 01202 402818.
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Photo caption: Citizens Advice Dorset Energy Team Advisers with Poole Waste Not Want Not Volunteers
From left to right: Leanne Miller, Dan Holland, Erika Sloper, Jean Pincher, Trevor Holmes, Sylvia Parkinson and Diane Marshallsay from Poole Waste Not Want Not, with Nina Downes & Kath Graven, Energy Advisers from Citizens Advice.
For more information contact: Sian Smith, Comms Officer, [email protected]
