Yorkshire & the Humber has the 4th highest rate of fuel poverty in England. Within this area North Yorkshire is the worst with almost 20% of households living in fuel poverty, and Ryedale sees a high of 38.9% - far more than 2x England's average. What's worse, fuel poverty is higher in households where someone has a disability, long term illness or is over 65. These individuals are at very high risk of discomfort, illness, isolatation and even death.

To address this urgent need, Two Ridings is calling on all those who can to make a donation, whether or not you are a recipient of Winter Fuel Payment. Working with partners including the British Red Cross, and the Citizens Advice Bureau, the money raised will be used to alleviate the suffering caused by fuel poverty. Last year funds were used to provide warmth packs, hot food, blankets and emergency fuel payments. This year we hope to raise more to help those in greatest need through winter