Hardship Grants for Single Parents

At Energy Wizards we help low-income single mothers and fathers get hardship grants — whether you are working or currently unemployed. The purpose of these grants is to alleviate financial strain and enhance your quality of life.

In fact, help is available for home upgrades that also increase energy efficiency, helping to reduce climbing utility bills. You may also qualify for private grants, welfare, and various other types of aid specific to your financial needs.

We want to ensure you don’t miss out, in particular as the ECO4 scheme (work that’s been part of the Energy Company Obligation) approaches its final stage. Applications for April 2025 are now live — see if you’re eligible and what you can apply for today. Allow Energy Wizards to help you through each process.

Hardship grants for individuals are now open for: April 2025. Start to find out what's available.

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Find Out If You Qualify for Government Hardship Grants

Feeling the pinch on heating costs? 5. Grants for homeowners in the ECO4 program- Energy Wizards You might qualify if you are a single parent, you own or rent your home, you receive any government income-based benefits and you live in a poorly insulated home that has a low EPC rating. Self Discovery – Support such as no-cost loft or cavity wall insulation, smart heating controls, & heating system upgrades. Apply today with Energy Wizards.

Step 1

Check your eligibility below to find out if you can apply for the grant for single parents

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Enjoy lower bills and relax within your improved and energy efficient home!

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Therefore, you have a happier house and a smaller energy bill!

National UK Hardship Grants for Single Mothers – UKES Funding

At Energy Wizards, we know it can be hard for single mothers to manage household bills, particularly energy bills. So UK Energy Support (UKES) provides various grants to help relieve financial pressure and improve home efficiency.
Through the ECO4 and GBIS schemes, you can get free loft or cavity wall insulation, if you’re eligible. These government-backed schemes will help reduce energy costs by upgrading your insulation for free.
If you rely on electric heating, you could be eligible for a storage heater replacement grant, enabling you to replace ancient electric heaters with new energy-efficient high-retention storage heaters – free of charge, again.
UKES also offers funding for critical home engine repairs, to make your residence more energy efficient. Although these do not involve direct cash payments, they can reduce your energy use by a considerable amount.
You could even be offered an Air Source Heat Pump; this appliance uses renewable air energy from outside to heat your home in a far more efficient way – and available free under ECO4.
And lastly, there could be free solar panel installations to help you produce your own clean energy and reduce those monthly bills.
These grants are designed for low-income families and single parents. Find out if you are eligible today and get started on your path to a warmer, more energy-efficient home.

Do You Qualify for Free Heating Assistance?

I work at Energy Wizards, where we help single mums and dads get free home upgrades through government-funded grants. You may also qualify for free insulation or energy-efficient storage heaters, if you claim any of these:

Child Benefit
Child Tax Credit (CTC)
Housing Benefit
Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
Income-related Employment & Support Allowance (ESA)
Income Support
Pension Credit (guarantee or savings)
Universal Credit (UC)
Working Tax Credit (WTC)
Warm Home Discount

These fund grants are available to help ease energy costs and help provide living comfort—at no cost to you!

Single Mother Subsidy in the UK: Grants and Financial Assistance

Government Child Support – In addition to the regular benefits for giving birth or adoption, single parents can be eligible for Child Benefit, Tax Credits, and assistance with childcare expenses. You can find out more about these on the official gov.uk site.

Parents’ Learning Allowance: If you’re a full-time student in England who’s responsible for children, you may be awarded up to £1,863 for the 2022/23 academic year to use toward study-related costs.

Care to Learn: This scheme is aimed at young parents in education and provides up to £175 per child for each week of the course for childcare, and is paid directly to the provider to help your studies run smoothly.

Childcare Grant: A non-repayable grant worth up to 85% of your childcare costs whilst you are studying based on your income and personal circumstances.

Sure Start Maternity Grant: If you’re claiming certain benefits or tax credits, you may be eligible for a one-off, tax-free £500 payment to help with the initial expense of having a baby.

Utility Bill Aid: A number of energy and water companies offer grants through charitable trusts for single-parent households struggling to pay bills or cover other necessary household expenses. Visit singleparents. org for application links.

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At Energy Wizards we are focused on helping single mums with free grants and energy-saving initiatives. Our specialist Energy Wizards team can help you improve the efficiency of your home and gain access to support designed to alleviate the hurdles of single parenting.