Steve Brine has welcomed news that Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation has teamed up with local charity donation website,www.Localgiving.com, for this year's Surviving Winter Appeal.
The appeal is looking to link up those who are over 60 and receive the Winter Fuel Payment but don't really need it, who wish to donate it to someone who does.
With several energy companies abandoning their cheapest tariffs and five of the six big energy suppliers increasing gas and electricity prices by between 6% and 11% this autumn, some of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight's most vulnerable citizens could be in for a cold winter.
Localgiving.com Chief Executive, Marcelle Speller OBE, said:"Fuel poverty can be life-threatening. All donations to Surviving Winter will go to help vulnerable and older people in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to make it through the coldest time of year. Think of it as an early Christmas present that will make a real difference to someone's life!"
Steve Brine said: "This is a great appeal and what is really good is that it is local to our community. I know that it is not only open to those over 60 who receive the benefit, so if you're a little bit younger but still want to help, you can bring warmth, security and mobility to a person in need this winter by going to the Hampshire & Isle of Wight donation page at www.Localgiving.com/hiowcf."
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For more information contact Toni Shaw on 01256 776127, or toni@hantscf.org.uk.