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First Time Central Heating Grant

Who Qualifies and What’s Covered

The First Time Central Heating Grant, part of the UK Government’s ECO4 scheme, offers fully funded support to help households install a central heating system for the first time. The goal is to reduce fuel poverty, lower energy bills, and improve energy efficiency in homes across the UK.
This is a grant, not a loan, so there's nothing to repay.

Eligibility Criteria

The ECO4 targets 3 main groups to ensure support reaches those who need it most:

1
NHS REFERRAL

You will qualify for free heating and insulation through an NHS referral. For health conditions related to mobility/cardiovascular (high blood pressure, heart failure, stroke) /respiratory (asthma, lung cancer, COPD) / immunosuppressed (cancer, splenectomy, rheumatological disease).​

2
QUALIFYING BENEFITS

You will qualify if someone in your household is in receipt of benefits. These are: pension savings credit, tax credit, universal credit, child tax benefit, working tax, housing benefit, employee & support allowance, income support. pension guarantee credit.​

3
LOW INCOME

If your combined Income before tax is below £31,000 annually, you will be eligible for free heating and insulation upgrades.​​

What Does the Grant Include?

If you're eligible, the grant can cover the full cost of installing a central heating system for the first time, including:
  • A gas boiler and radiators
  • Thermostats and heating controls
  • Smart heating upgrades
  • Air source heat pumps (if no mains gas supply is available)
  • Additional insulation measures (where required)

For gas central heating, the property must have a mains gas supply with a meter installed before 1st April 2022.

What Does the Grant Include?

Why Is It Funded?

This support comes from the ECO4 scheme, a government-backed programme funded by energy companies. It aims to help low-income and vulnerable households improve their energy efficiency and reduce heating costs—while also supporting the UK’s environmental goals.

How to Apply

Start by getting in touch with our team. We’ll carry out an initial assessment to check your eligibility and manage the full application process from start to finish.

Act Now – Limited Funding Available

This grant is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so if you think you might qualify, don’t wait—contact us today to get started.

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