Help with Fuel and Energy costs (Fermanagh & Omagh District Council)

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

• Derrylin – 07873240493
• Ederney – 07864726536
• Enniskillen – 02866347788 (also covers Derrygonnelly, Arney, Belcoo, Garrison, Belleek)
• Kinawley – 07732222137
• Irvinestown – 07738838205
• Lisnaskea – 07803536149
• Newtownbutler – 07966718749
• Tempo – 07736149986

Omagh Area

• Beragh – 07738837875
• Carrickmore – 07738838216
• Dromore – 07899888004
• Drumquin – 07548464927
• Fintona – 07803551793
• Killyclogher – 07738837992
• Omagh – 07738837991
• Strathroy – 07738838066

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:

• Beragh Credit Union – 46 Main Street, Beragh
• Crozier’s Day Today – 44 Main Street, Seskinore
• Spar Ballygawley – 232 Omagh Road, Ballygawley
• Nearbuy – Main Street, Dromore
• McBrides Spar – Main Street, Dromore
• Omagh Credit Union – John Street, Omagh
• Newtownstewart Credit Union
• Duncan Shop / Post Office – Main Street, Drumquin
• SVP Shop – Castle Street, Omagh
• SVP Shop – Mullaghmore, Omagh

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

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