They initially aimed to support 15,000 households in urgent need and have already distributed over £1 million to 5,000 households. Due to the overwhelming demand for this unique assistance, the charity has temporarily paused new referrals.
They are reassessing the rollout and timing of the next phase of the initiative. The scheme was designed to provide emergency top-ups for electricity, gas, oil, and food in response to the cost-of-living crisis.
Households with an annual gross income of less than £26,500 were eligible to apply for assistance. The charity's goal is to ensure the available funds reach those who need them most in Northern Ireland during the harsh winter months.
