A Liskeard organisation that provides support in the community has been awarded an £8,338 grant to help people facing fuel poverty.

The Lighthouse Community Centre in Heathlands will provide warm boxes and energy advice for the local community, for three days a week, after receiving the money from the National Grid’s Community Matters Fund.

Clare Bevan, of the Lighthouse Community Centre, said: “The grant will make a big difference to the help we can offer to the community.

“Many of our service users are already experiencing fuel poverty and struggling to pay their bills, and many have expressed how anxious they are about not being able to turn on the heating this winter. Lighthouse Community Centre will be able to provide immediate help and support, giving people someone to talk to and some much-needed advice, signposting and products.

“This will also help to improve their health and wellbeing over the coming months.”

The latest round of funding was launched by National Grid’s electricity distribution business as an urgent response to the national cost of living crisis.

Alison Sleightholm, of National Grid, said: “Tackling fuel poverty is an immediate and pressing priority for us.

“This year, we’re giving away a record amount to support our most vulnerable. We’re pleased to see the first community organisations, charities and local authorities being awarded their grants.

“Our multi-million-pound fund is supporting a wide range of worthwhile and ambitious projects which will benefit communities this winter and help families keep homes warm