Southport African Caribbean Heritage Association has launched a new Winter Warmth scheme to help keep families over these cold months.
The group has teamed up with Living Well Sefton and Mersey Eco Grants, a local business specialising in energy saving measures, to provide this vital service.
SACHA is offering practical advice and support on how to get the most out of your heating this winter, while reducing your bills where possible.
The next event takes place at Crossens Community Centre, on Rufford Road, Crossens, Southport, 3pm-6pm on Saturday, 3rd December 2022.
Pop in and find out what help is available, and enjoy a hot meal, a free prize draw and a package of winter essentials for all who attend.
A SACHA spokesperson said: “We’re aware that a lot of people are concerned with the rising energy costs, and would like to offer whatever support we can to the local community and hope to offer practical help to all who need it.
“We host an informal gathering at Crossens Community Centre on the first Saturday of each month, which we would like to establish as a ‘Warm Space’ where anyone can come to enjoy a hot meal free of charge.
“We’ve also partnered with Living Well Sefton and Mersey Eco Grants to offer information on what help is available from the government, as well as some care packages.
“A lot of people are eligible for government help, but just don’t know it. These grants are used to make your house more efficient to heat, by replacing an old, inefficient boiler for example, or installing insulation, completely free of charge.
“Homeowners and tenants are both eligible, as long as someone at the address is in receipt of certain benefits, more information will be available at the event.
“The speaker from Mersey Eco Grants is also going to offer advice on how to most effectively use your central heating, and share tips on alternative ways to keep warm, at a lower cost.
“We also are doing a free prize draw, that everyone who attends will be entered into, the prizes include a food hamper, a slow cooker – both donated by Morrisons, an electric blanket, and a heated airer. As well as a selection of winter essentials as a gift to those who need them.
“We’re also offering a hot meal, an authentic taste of the Caribbean cooked by Nanny Pearl’s.
“It’s set to be a great event.”
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