{"alias":"blogEntry","byline":"","standfirst":"On Monday 9 January, the Government announced a new scheme for UK wide non-domestic energy customers, including charities, like individual Scout Groups.","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EWe\u2019re pleased that this new package has committed to continued support for charities. This provides a much needed discount on energy bills until April 2024. Initially the current measures were due to end in April 2023.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:240}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EFrom 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024, eligible non-domestic customers who have a contract with a licensed energy supplier will see a unit discount of up to \u00A36.97/MWh automatically applied to their gas bill and a unit discount of up to \u00A319.61/MWh applied to their electricity bill, except for those benefitting from lower energy prices.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:240}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EWhilst the discount got the new scheme announced is not the same amount as the previous scheme we had called for, we do appreciate what has been announced and that there will at least be some continued support. You can \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.gov.uk/government/news/chancellor-unveils-new-energy-bills-discount-scheme-for-businesses\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003Eread in detail on the new Energy Bills Discount Scheme on gov.uk\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:240}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EWe\u2019re incredibly grateful to all volunteers who shared their stories and experiences with us, this helped us to advocate for this new Scheme.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:240}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EWe\u2019d like to particularly thank the County, Area and District Commissioners who took the time to write to their MPs to convey the needs of their local groups. Your work has contributed to this being raised directly to Government Ministers, in Parliament and has made sure that there is continued support which will make a difference to Scouts across the country.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:240}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Plain","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW164685383 BCX0\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW164685383 BCX0\u0022\u003EFor more information please contact Ben Sundell, He\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW164685383 BCX0\u0022\u003Ead of Policy and Public Affairs, by emailing \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 href=\u0022mailto:ben.sundell@scouts.org.uk\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink 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