Age UK Bedfordshire receive £20,000 from Bedford Borough Council

Age UK Bedfordshire is set to receive £20,000 from Bedford Borough Council to support their Get Set for Winter Campaign as detailed in the report for residents aged 50 and over who are struggling with the cost of living, energy bills and keeping warm.

Dave Hodgson, Elected Mayor of Bedford Borough, said "It's great that Age UK Bedfordshire's Get Set for Winter Campaign is continuing this winter and I am pleased that Bedford Borough Council will be able to support this vital work. This grant will be used for residents who are struggling with the cost of living, energy bills and keeping warm. The advice and support Age UK provides can have a profound effect on enabling older people to access the financial support they may otherwise be missing out on, and valuable practical and emotional support."

Karen Perry, CEO of Age UK Bedfordshire, said: "Thanks to Bedford Borough Council's £20,000 grant we will be able to provide additional frontline services to older people who risk being overwhelmed by high inflation. It will enable Age UK Bedfordshire to offer advice and support to those most in need."

For advice and support with the cost of living visit www.bedford.gov.uk/benefits-and-support/grants-and-funding/help-cost-living