We help people facing financial hardship to find and apply for support, recover from shocks and build financial resilience through the Lightning Reach Portal.

Joined November 2020
“The support has been a lifesaver – I was so desperate before.” Kathy found help through the Lightning Reach portal. You can too. 👉 lightningreach.org/warm-home… #FinancialSupport #CostOfLiving
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Financial stress can be overwhelming, but support is available. Michelle used the Lightning Reach portal to secure a £700 grant in just 30 minutes, easing the pressure of rising costs. Find help this winter: lnkd.in/dUmHsY89 #CostOfLivingCrisis #Support
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🎉 A big welcome aboard to @FifeHousingGroup! 🎉 They're partnering with us to empower tenants and simplify support. #Housing #TechForGood #Scotland
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Amy, a teacher and mum of four, faced financial uncertainty during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Referred by @SovereignHA, she used Lightning Reach to connect with Teaching Staff Trust and secured financial support. 👉Read her story: lightningreach.org/stories-a…
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Welcome @ScotVetRes! 🎉 Scotland’s oldest military charity now partners with Lightning Reach, allowing veterans to apply directly for financial assistance. The SVR team can now find & apply to support through Lightning Reach.#VeteranSupport #SocialImpact #FinancialAssistance
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On #RemembranceDay, we're honoured to share James's story: lightningreach.org/stories-j…. This RAF veteran found relief through the Lightning Reach portal as rising costs made daily life harder. 'Knowing there’s support out there for people like me means the world,' he says.
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🤝 Lightning Reach & YES Energy Solutions join forces! 🤝 We're proud to partner with Yes Energy to help Yorkshire residents access vital support with energy costs. Empowering communities through collaboration! ✨ Learn more here lightningreach.org/post/ener… #EnergySupport #Yorkshire
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🎉 Welcome, Fuel Bank Foundation! 🎉 We're excited to partner with @fuel_bank , a charity providing emergency support to households struggling with fuel poverty. They will be using Lightning Reach to boost their engagement and scale their impact to reach more people.
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💡Melba's Story: Finding Hope and Support💡 Melba, 65, faced soaring energy costs. Through Lightning Reach & @LinkHousing, she found vital support and hope. ✨ 👉Read her story: lightningreach.org/stories-m… #EnergySupport #CostOfLivingCrisisUK
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🌟 Support Workers: Make the most of the Lightning Reach portal this winter! ❄️ Join our expert-led training to get top tips, find tailored support for your clients, and ask your questions in a live Q&A. 👉 Register now! lightningreach.org/updates
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We're using open banking to make the support application process faster, more secure, and fraud-resistant. 📉 Through Lightning Reach, @BenSupport4Auto now saves 70% of time on financial assessments. Learn more 👉 rb.gy/259huh #OpenBanking #FinancialSupport #Innovation
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Lightning Reach is making headlines again! ⚡️ Sarah & Ellena tell their story of receiving £200 through the Lightning Reach portal. Sarah says, "I'm so grateful. I honestly thought someone was smiling down on me that day." Full story: rb.gy/ww9zz8 #costoflivingcrisis
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We've teamed up with @TheRNBT to streamline their grant applications! We've accomplished: 🏆 1-2 day grant decisions 🏆 Secure data handling 🏆 Faster financial assessments via open banking 🏆 Reaching new, younger & vulnerable applicants Learn more 👉 rb.gy/8551ju
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Amazing to see Ellena's story in the news! After leaving her job to care for her grandmother, she struggled financially. Thanks to @TSB, she found Lightning Reach and received £200 for her bills. Read more 👉 lnkd.in/dR37EfcH #FinancialSupport
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Empowering people with timely support can change lives. Sarah, a domestic abuse survivor, faced financial struggles & freezing winters. Thanks to @TSB and the Lightning Reach portal, she received £200, helping her afford essentials. Read her story: lnkd.in/dJGpUB6k
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As part of #PensionCreditWeekOfAction, we urge pensioners to check eligibility for Pension Credit. Worth an avg £3,900/yr, it unlocks extra support including the Winter Fuel Payment. Check eligibility via the Lightning Reach portal by 21 Dec to apply: apply.lightningreach.org/
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🌟 Introducing the Winter Warmth Network 🌟 This winter, 6M UK households face fuel poverty, struggling between heating their homes or eating. Navigating support can be tough, so we're uniting to simplify access to help. 🔗 Get involved: lightningreach.org/winter
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With high living costs & stagnant wages, financial stress is on the rise. 40% of adults have financial worries, and 25% seeing a major impact on their mental health. Lightning Reach connects users to the right support and reduces stress. Sign up for free: apply.lightningreach.org/
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A 9% rise in energy prices by October will push the 5.5 million low-income UK families already in arrears into further fuel poverty. Use Lightning Reach to apply for financial help and prepare for the winter ahead. #FuelPoverty #EnergyCrisis
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Millions of UK households could save £200/year by switching to social tariffs, yet only 8% have signed up. Despite take-up quadrupling since Jan 2022, most eligible households remain unaware. Spread the word! Check your eligibility for social tariffs here apply.lightningreach.org
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