Fuel support from Saint Vincent de Paul & The British Red Cross
Both the Society of St Vincent de Paul and the British Red Cross provide a wide range of services for vulnerable people through their local offices and shops. They can also help people struggling with fuel poverty. Referrals can be made by local support agencies, or individuals/families can self refer and a representative of St Vincent de Paul or the British Red Cross will carry out a needs assessment. Please use the contact details below to access support:
Contact details for the British Red Cross:
Fuel Support – Omagh area – Tel: 07702338930
Fuel Support – Fermanagh area – Tel: 07860715719
Email: communityconnectorof@redcross.org.uk
Contact details for Saint Vincent de Paul
Fermanagh Area
Omagh Area
Fuel Stamp Scheme
St Vincent de Paul also operate a Fuel Stamp Scheme within the District. Stamps can be purchased from a number of retailers, including:
NIHE Oil Buying Network
Joining an oil buying club could save you money when purchasing oil. As a NI Oil Buying Network (OBN) member, you can order your oil each week (or whenever you need a refill) at a negotiated discount.
Average savings are currently £10 – £30 on 200 litres of oil for OBN members.
Do you want to save money on your next oil fill? NIHE Oil Buying Club carry out a daily Oil Price Index for up to the minute price per litre and this helps them in negotiations.
How does it work? Anyone can sign up – you do NOT need to be a NIHE tenant. The oil buying club covers ALL postcodes in the District.
Once you join up, you send your ‘tentative’ order e.g. 200ls, 300ls, 400ls, by the deadline. You will then be contacted for your firm order by email or two-way texting service.
Full details are available at: https://www.nihe.gov.uk/community/ni-energy-advice/oil-buying-network
To make even better savings – NIHE Oil Buying Club suggests that you buy as little as 200 litres, and to help keep better track of heating oil prices. You can then order at a time that suits you, helping to avoid fuel theft. You’ll save more money by splitting up large orders over a number of weeks.
For more info, please call the Northern Ireland Housing Executive on 0800 111 4455 or email oilbuyingclubs@nihe.gov.uk
The Consumer Council Can provide advice on reducing your gas & electricity bills, using your energy more efficiently, and what support is available here