THOUSANDS of residents have received support from Barnsley’s Affordable Warmth Charter.

Launched in December 2022, the charter brings partners across the borough together to share knowledge, skills and resources to tackle health differences caused by fuel poverty.

Since then their work has helped residents tackle a variety of issues.

The council’s Warm Homes Team provided 114 Affordable Warmth Grants or first time and replacement boilers to those in the private sector.

Age UK Barnsley secured £105,873.60 in benefit gains for 140 clients after completing home energy checks and DIAL have helped distribute 138 free duvets.

Meanwhile, Citizens Advice Barnsley have distributed over £19,000 of shopping vouchers, issued 119 food vouchers and 182 fuel vouchers by December 2023.

Coun Robin Franklin, Cabinet spokesperson for Regeneration and Culture, said: “We want a Barnsley where everyone lives in a warm, healthy, energy efficient home, so the work of those signed up to the Affordable Warmth Charter is crucial in tackling fuel poverty and helping our residents to stay warm and well.

“The results of the annual report show a deep commitment from our members to supporting our residents, particularly through the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

“We’ll continue to work with them to address the causes of cold homes and support our residents to live in homes that protect their health and wellbeing for years to come.”