We are raising funds to alleviate the suffering and hardship experienced by vulnerable people during the coldest months of the year in North & East Yorkshire, York and Hull. We want to support older people, people with severe health conditions or mobility problems, and low-income families disadvantaged by high energy prices are also an important beneficiary are also at real risk of illness, discomfort, loneliness and even death.

Yorkshire and 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. In areas of Ryedale it is 38.9%. 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, isolation 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. The money raised will be awarded as grants local community groups working at the heart our communities to alleviate fuel poverty and winter hardship.Last year groups provided transport, advice, soups and warm clothing. This year we hope to raise more to keep those in greatest need comfortable, healthy, mobile, well-fed and warm this winter