Support with cost-of-living

OVO has teamed up with Lightning Reach to make it easier than ever to access the financial support you need. In just a few minutes, you can securely check what you’re eligible for and submit applications online - all in one place.

Most applicants receive around £1000 in support, helping ease financial pressures quickly and confidentially.

​Take the first step today and see what support you could unlock.

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Kyra

“I was able to write it down in my own words and still get the help that I needed.”

Kyra received energy-saving items from Ovo

Finding support through Lightning Reach

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

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Who is Lightning Reach?

Lightning Reach is a financial support portal which makes it easy for people to find and apply for a wide range of personalised support in one place. You can apply for support from over 2500 support schemes including grants, benefits, help with bills and other vital resources.

Who can apply?

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

How does it work?

Simply click the ‘Find support today’ button above to get started. The first step is to complete a confidential profile with your current circumstances. Once you've done this, you can then click on Support Matches to see your personalised list of organisations who we think can provide you with grants and other help.

Is there any support I can get directly from OVO?

As well as getting support from a variety of organisations through the Lightning Reach portal, you may also be eligible for support through OVO. You can check the range of support they offer their on their website.