A SCHEME that wants to help people in fuel poverty in the Itchen Valley is looking for donations ahead of this winter.

Nick Owen, who runs the Winter Fuel Redistribution scheme, along with Itchen Valley Churches, said it started in 2008.

“This has been continued every year and last year nine pensioner households received modest help with their fuel bills,” he said.

“Sadly the scheme has not been taken more widely in the Valley. If anyone would like to contribute to this scheme, or knows anyone who is in need, please contact me.”

Call 01962 779162 for more information. Cheques can be made payable to Itchen Valley PCC.