Still time to apply after flood fund given deadline extension

The deadline for a fund that provides financial assistance to flood-hit householders has been extended.

Pete Wishart, MP for Perth and North Perthshire, welcomed news that the E.ON Energy Fund – which could be of assistance to people living in his constituency affected by the recent flooding – is still available.

The deadline for applications, which was originally March 31, has been extended to May 31.

“I am very pleased to learn that the deadline for applications the E.ON Energy Fund has been extended by two months,” said Mr Wishart.

“It is important to note that the E.ON Energy Fund is open to customers of any energy supplier, not just E.ON, and I would certainly urge anybody who thinks they’re eligible and who hasn’t yet applied to contact E.ON to find out if and how they can help them.

“Applicants can usually claim for one appliance per household – either a fridge, freezer, washing machine or cooker.

“However, until the end of May, eligible people whose homes have suffered as a result of recent floods are able to apply for up to four white goods per household.

“Successful applicants may also get support with paying off energy debt and replacement boilers as well as white goods.”

“The energy fund was set up nearly a year ago to provide practical support for people struggling with their energy bills and has helped almost 2,800 households so far.

More than £2 million has been awarded since April 2015.

More than £115,000 of this has gone towards households needing support following recent floods.”