Discover additional support

Support doesn’t stop with one organisation. OVO has teamed up with Lightning Reach to make finding additional support easier.

Sign up to find support from over 2,500 verified schemes across the UK, all matched to your circumstances.

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Vivian from Croydon

“I didn’t even know this support existed! It relieves so much stress, looking ahead at winter knowing that we will have some things to help.”

Vivian from Croydon

£450 received toward energy bills

How it works

01

Create your profile

Answer a few questions about your circumstances. It’s secure, confidential, and you only need to tell your story once.

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Get matched

We’ll help you find support that fits your situation from over 2,500 organisations across the UK.

03

Apply

Apply for support using the details you’ve shared with us. You can track all responses in one place and access help faster.

Finding support through Lightning Reach

Need help? We’ve answered some of the questions we hear most often.

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What is Lightning Reach?

Lightning Reach is a free platform that helps you find and apply for grants, benefits and help with bills from over 2,500 schemes, all in one place. Sign up, tell us about your situation, and we'll match you to the support you may be eligible for.

Who can apply?

Lightning Reach is open to everyone. It's free, quick and confidential.

How does it work?

Create a free account, answer a few questions about your circumstances, and we'll show you what support you may be eligible for. You can then apply through Lightning Reach and track your applications.

I have a question about an OVO support scheme

Please visit the OVO website or contact OVO directly for information about specific support programmes.