As the nation prepares to mark Armistice Day on Monday 11 November, gas distribution network Cadent is delighted to announce a new partnership with The Royal British Legion under the Vulnerability and Carbon Monoxide Allowance (VCMA) initiative.
The partnership's £950,000 grant will allow Cadent to assist The Royal British Legion (RBL) in supporting members of the Armed Forces community to keep safe and warm, particularly those who are struggling during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
The partnership between Cadent and RBL will focus on supporting the charity’s Benefits, Debt & Money Advice service. The advisors help veterans and their families access the benefits they deserve, deal with unmanageable debt, and build financial resilience for the future.
Cadent will also raise Carbon Monoxide and Priority Services Register awareness to help these groups feel safe and secure in their home, with energy efficiency tips helping to lower consumption and therefore bills.
Phil Burrows, Head of Customer Vulnerability Social Programmes at Cadent, said: “While RBL offers fantastic support in these areas, more help is required, and we are delighted that Cadent can make a difference.
“As a Gold Award recipient of the Ministry of Defence's Employer Recognition Scheme, we are dedicated to supporting military Reservists and service leavers, as well as having a thriving employee-led military community. It makes perfect sense that we expand our support to such a wonderful organisation like The Royal British Legion.”
Ben France, Head of Corporate Partnerships said: “This partnership will enable RBL to enhance the way we support members of the Armed Forces community and help them keep safe and warm.
“The funding will allow us to focus on new areas such as carbon monoxide safety, whilst supporting our existing efforts to tackle fuel poverty, and provide tailored support to vulnerable members of the Armed Forces community.”
If you are currently serving in the Armed Forces, a veteran, or a member of their family looking for further support and guidance around these topics, please call RBL directly on its advice and support line 0808 802 8080.
To learn more about Carbon Monoxide safety and how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe, please visit cadentgas.com/co for more information.
If you are interested in finding out about how to register for the Priority Service Register, please visit cadentgas.com or email [email protected].
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