A MAJOR energy supplier has offered to help flood victims replace their ruined appliances.

People affected by the recent floods could be helped to replace boilers and multiple white goods by the E.ON Energy Fund.

Applicants are usually limited to claiming for one appliance per household – either a fridge, freezer, washing machine or cooker.

However, E.ON is offering eligible people whose homes have been flooded multiple white goods.

The fund is open to all energy customers, regardless of their supplier, and eligible people could also receive support with the paying energy debt.

To be eligible, applicants or someone in their household must provide evidence of meeting one of the following criteria:

BLOB Be in receipt of pension credit.

BLOB Be in receipt of means tested council tax reduction.

BLOB Be in receipt of child tax credits or universal credit equivalent with a total gross household income of £16,190 or less.

BLOB Be in receipt of income related employment and support allowance.

BLOB Be in receipt of working tax credits with a total gross household income of £16,190 or less.

BLOB Be in receipt of income support or income based Jobseekers Allowance.

BLOB Be in receipt of universal credit but not self-employed or in work.

BLOB Have a total household of income of £16,190 or less.

BLOB Be seriously ill or have a terminal illness which can be validated with a letter from a doctor or medical practitioner.

David Bird, residential and customer operations director for E.ON, said: “We know that many people are struggling following the recent floods and that’s why we want to ensure people know that there’s help available for those who qualify for support through our E.ON Energy Fund.

“We set our fund up earlier this year with the sole aim of providing assistance for people who need extra support with their energy bills. We’d like to hear from anyone who thinks they’re eligible so we can see how we can help.”

To apply for funding, fill in the application form online at www.eonenergyfund.com or call 03303801090.

People who’ve suffered as a result of recent flooding should state ‘FLOOD APPLICATION’ on the free text box of the form and apply before March 31 to be considered for the offer of multiple white goods.

The £6 million E.ON Energy Fund, which is independently managed by Charis Grants, has given away more than £1 million since it was established in April.

Funding is subject to availability and full details can be found online at www.eonenergy.com/energyfund.

The fund was set up following E.ON’s commitment to Ofgem in September 2014 to give back closed credits to households that meet its criteria and are in need of extra support.

Meanwhile, Inner Wheel districts across Great Britain and Ireland have raised more than £25,000, which will be divided between the flood appeals of Cumbria Community Foundation and Lancashire Foundation.