Grants are being made available for people in the North West of England who struggle to pay their water bills during the Covid-19 epidemic.
Warrington-based water giant United Utilities has injected £3.5m into a trust fund to help people
out of water debt, and also to support local organisations which can deliver money advice.
The independent United Utilities Trust Fund is overseen by unpaid trustees and was set up to help relieve poverty and support people in crisis. Additional discretionary grants can also be made in exceptional circumstances.
For more information about United Utilities Trust Fund, and how to apply, visit https://www.uutf.org.uk
Other schemes the company offers include payment breaks and a special tariff to help people with disabilities who need to use large amounts of water.
For details about the full range of United Utilities support which may be available, search United Utilities struggling to pay on the internet or visit https://www.unitedutilities.com/my-account/your-bill/difficulty-paying-your-bill/