1. Raising Awareness About Carbon Monoxide Safety

– One-to-One Conversations: 1,525 in Greater Manchester (GM) and 870 in Enfield.
– Information Leaflets Distributed: 1,819 in GM and 950 in Enfield.
– Alarms Distributed: 452 in GM and 393 in Enfield

2. Promoting the Priority Services Register

– One-to-One Conversations: 1,404 in GM and 1,009 in Enfield.
– Leaflets Distributed: 1,704 in GM and 1,014 in Enfield.
– Successful Registrations: 171 individuals in GM and 128 in Enfield now benefit from PSR services.

3. Providing Energy Efficiency Guidance

– Personalised Advice Sessions: 2,054 in GM and 1,259 in Enfield, covering hot water control, bill management, and energy-saving tips.
– Distributed Resources: 168 slow cookers and 203 heated blankets

4. Supporting Wellbeing and Financial Stability

– Helpline Advice: 158 calls in GM and 92 in Enfield.
– Signposting to Additional Services: 238 individuals in GM and 47 in Enfield were connected to services such as Citizens Advice.
– Financial Management Support: 176 individuals in GM and 150 in Enfield received tailored financial advice.
– Warm Winter Accessories: 110 hats and mittens in GM and 203 in Enfield distributed to those in need.

Case Study: Mr Y – Finding Comfort and Stability

Mr Y, an immigrant with no recourse to public funds, faced severe challenges keeping his home warm during the harsh winter months. With a young family and no access to state support, he struggled to afford heating, making his home cold and unsafe.

Through the Resilient Informed Black Community Project, Mr Y received energy-saving tips and thermal blankets, significantly improving his living conditions and ensuring his family’s comfort.

“Before the support, I would keep my children bundled up all day just to keep warm. I didn’t realise how much of a difference having proper heating could make. Now, we’re all comfortable, and I can focus on looking after my family instead of worrying about the cold.” – Mr Y