Chairman David Inglis said the grant of £275 was available to anyone over the age of 65 who fulfilled the financial criteria.
‘We have now gone through last year’s applications and invited those people to reapply as from experience the need will still be there,’ he said.
‘That’s about 70 people. We are starting to get fresh applicants now and I would encourage anyone to get in touch if they think they are eligible.’
The grant has increased by £25 this year to reflect the rising cost of living and fuel prices.
On average approximately 100 local households benefit from the grants, which goes towards the cost of electricity, oil, gas, and in a few cases coal.
In some instances, a second grant is also available within the same season.
The scheme operates during each winter season between November and April through donations primarily from the John Ramplin Charitable Trust.
Mr Inglis added that it was a misconception that applicants needed to be members of Age Concern.
‘It s not a recruitment drive,’ he said. ‘It is specifically to assist any Guernsey pensioners who struggle to pay their fuel bills.’
Application forms are available on the Age Concern website which Mr Inglis were simple and straightforward and assessed in strict confidence against a set of criteria by the charity’s volunteers.
‘It is a very simple means test, just to give an idea of what money goes in and what goes out,’ he said.
‘We are more than happy to give help and advice to anyone who struggles with the questions.
‘The grant carries on until the end of April, so there is plenty of time if anyone wants to apply.’
For more details and to download a form visit www.ageconcernguernsey.org.gg/index.php/winter-fuel-fund.
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