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Government’s ECO Scheme in 2020

Qualify For a Central Heating Grant?

Free Central Heating Grant for Single Parents

We know that getting by if you are a single parent isn’t always easy, especially when it comes to the cost of heating your home. Thanks to a Government-backed scheme, help could be at hand to help you replace your old inefficient heating in your home.

Free Central Heating Grants are available to single parents and other UK residents who are in receipt of certain qualifying benefits. If you are eligible for a grant for single parents, then we can help you get a new fully functioning gas central heating system or an upgrade to your current heating system.

Central Heating Grants are intended for those in need of an upgrade to the heating system in their home. Whether you have no gas boiler at all, or are operating an electric heating system, if you qualify for a grant then we could help your upgrade or get central heating for the first time.

Low incomes families, especially those in receipt of tax credits, may qualify for a Central Heating Grant. If you qualify then we can aid you with removal, installation and aftercare services for your new central heating system.

How do I qualify for a Central Heating Grant?

As well as being a single parent in receipt of government benefit, there are other qualifying factors required in order to access the government boiler scheme for single parents. If you’re a single parent with responsibility for a child under 16 and meet the above requirements, then there’s a very high likelihood that that you will qualify for a Free Central Heating Grant.

You typically qualify for free central heating or an upgrade to your current system if you have….

  • No gas boiler
  • Want central heating for the first time
  • Or want to upgrade your existing central heating
  • Are a homeowner

It’s easy to apply. Just fill out your postcode on our website and complete our 60-second application form and you could qualify under the Government’s ECO Scheme.

Are There Other Ways to Qualify?

Alongside child tax credits, there are a number of other income related benefits that could make you eligible for the free central heating grant scheme. These include:

  • Disability Living Allowance
  • Personal Independence Payment
  • Attendance Allowance
  • Carer’s Allowance
  • Severe Disablement Allowance
  • Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefits
  • Ministry of Justice Benefits (administered by Veterans UK)
  • War Pensions Mobility Supplement
  • Constant Attendance Allowance
  • Armed Forces Independence Payment
  • Child Benefit

If you are not in receipt of any of the qualifying benefits mentioned above, you may be eligible for a First Time Central Heating Grant under local authority ECO Flex Rules. These provide grants locally for those who are considered likely to struggle to heat their homes.

How Would I Benefit from the Scheme?

By replacing your old and inefficient heating system with a more efficient system will be beneficial to both you and the environment. Using a new or upgraded heating system could save you as much as £340 annually on your heating bills. This is because most older heating systems only run at a fraction of their full efficiency.

With Free Central Heating Grants, you can have the confidence that you are saving money and the environment. Plus, you’ll enjoy the benefits of a much warmer and cosy home in winter.

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What assistance could I receive under the Free Central Heating Scheme?

Here’s what you could get under the Free Central Heating Scheme depending on your current set up:

Don't have a gas boiler

We can help you get a new fully functioning central heating system including:

  • New boiler
  • Pipes
  • Thermostat
  • Radiators

You may be eligible for free home insulation (wall, loft & underfloor)

Have an electrical heating system

We can help you upgrade your electrical heating options including:

  • Upgrade to a new electrical heating system
  • Switch to Economy 7 storage heaters
  • Or, switch to a Gas Boiler system

You may be eligible for free home insulation (wall, loft & underfloor)

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THIS IS A GOVERNMENT BACKED SCHEME.

Visit the GOV.UK website to learn more about the scheme. The ‘Affordable Warmth’ part of the Energy Company Obligation (known as ECO) provides FREE first time central heating for qualifying households across the UK.

Does this apply to you?

  • Receive income related benefits
  • UK Homeowner/tenant
  • Old inefficient heating system

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you are a homeowner or tenant living in private rented property, and currently in receipt of one or more of the qualifying benefits, you are eligible to apply. Tenants in council owned properties or housing association homes are not covered by the scheme. Get in touch with us if you are unsure about your eligibility.

You could be eligible if you receive any of the following income-related benefits:Armed Forces Independence Payment, Attendance Allowance, Carer’s Allowance, Child Benefit, Child Tax Credit, Constant Attendance Allowance, Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Guaranteed Pension Credit, Income-Based Job Seeker’s Allowance (JSA),Income-Related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), Income Support, Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Severe Disablement Allowance, Universal Credit, War Pensions Mobility Allowance, and Working Tax Credit.

Yes, if you are not in receipt of any of the qualifying benefits mentioned above, you may be eligible for a First Time Central Heating Grant under local authority ECO Flex Rules. These provide grants locally for some tenants who are considered likely to struggle to heat their homes.

Yes, in many cases it is totally free. First Time Central Heating Grants are provided by funding from the Affordable Warmth Scheme part of the Government’s ECO Scheme. You should not normally be expected to make a contribution to the costs.

First Time Central Heating Grants can cover the costs of supplying and installing a central heating boiler together with all the pipework and heating control panels. It would not normally cover additional costs such as if a gas main had to be connected to your home for the first time.

Absolutely. Some homeowners may have no gas mains at their property but there is still the possibility of benefiting from the scheme. This includes potential free upgrades from your current set-up, such as updating radiators to be storage heaters, or switching onto the economy 7 overnight supply.

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