A significant financial support package, averaging £750 per household, is being made available to UK residents ahead of the Autumn Budget, as the Labour Party government aims to provide relief from the ongoing cost of living crisis.
Billions in Unclaimed Support
According to the financial support website Lightning Reach, billions of pounds in grants, benefits, and vouchers are going unclaimed by those who are eligible. The innovative portal has successfully matched people across the UK to more than 2,500 different support schemes. The average user who applies through the platform receives around £750 in vital assistance.
Urgent Need for Support
Ren Yi Hooi, Founder and CEO of Lightning Reach, highlighted the critical timing of this initiative. She stated that with the upcoming Budget anticipated to introduce new tax increases, further tightening household finances, the demand for rapid and coordinated support has never been greater.
"Too many people were facing impossible choices, between heating or eating, debt or dignity and I wanted to build something that could change that," Hooi explained. "That mission is more urgent than ever today, as the cost-of-living crisis deepens and household energy debt has soared to a record £4.4 billion."
To date, Lightning Reach has facilitated £20 million in total support, with £7.5 million dedicated specifically to direct energy bill support, offering urgent relief to thousands of households.
How to Claim Your Support
The process is designed for speed and simplicity. Helpfully, successful applicants can see the cash land in their bank accounts in a matter of days, not weeks.
The Lightning Reach portal uses trusted and secure technology to simplify the application process for financial support. Here is how it works:
- Sign up and complete your personal profile on the portal.
- The system checks your eligibility against thousands of support schemes.
- In many cases, you can apply directly through the portal. For other schemes, you will be directed to the provider's own website to complete your application.
The portal continues to expand, with new support providers being added over time to ensure help reaches those who need it most.
