Fuel For Thought
Fuel For Thought, from fuel poverty to climate justice
Because we’ve had enough of being told that it’s our own fault for being poor, cold, and miserable, we have Fuel For Thought, a monthly get-together to share research and lived experience, tackle lies and clear up confusion.
Each month, we bring our members and supporters together with experts, activists, and campaigners in one online space to discuss and share stories on a subject related to our mission. It’s our approach to putting our network, its collective knowledge, and people power in your hands. And, it starts with promoting the thoughts, reflections, and demands of people in fuel poverty.
Next Session
Introducing Skill-shares: How to Write a Letter to your Local Press
🌐Online, all welcome
📆Thursday, 22nd of October, 6.30PM
For the best part of three years, Fuel For Thought has been a space to talk about fuel poverty and the injustices linked to it. We’ve told our side of the story, cleared up lies, aligned our campaigns, and connected the dots between our struggles and those of others around the world.
Now, it’s time to take our collective education a step further. Because as well as putting the facts forward and speaking out about our experiences, we need action to ensure the interests of people come before those of profiteers, politicians, and corporations. That’s why we’re introducing skill-shares to our usual programme of educational sessions; to build our campaigning expertise and capacity for collective action.
At our first skill-share we’ll do exactly what we’re setting out: turn words into action. You’ll learn to write and publish a letter in your local news outlet. As one of the most read sections of newspapers, publishing letters is just as achievable as it is effective to share your message. To spread the word about our common-sense solutions, respond to disinformation, and reach those struggling against cold, moldy homes alone.
Join our brilliant Communications Lead, Imogen Thomas, for a masterclass in writing a letter to your local press on Thursday, 22nd of October 6.30-8PM.
Future Sessions Calendar
October 22, 6.30PM, Skill-Share: How to Write a Letter to your Local Press
November 19, 6.30PM, Panel talk, TBA
December, Christmas Break!
January 21, 6.30PM, Panel talk, TBA
February 18, 6.30PM, Skill-share, TBA
March 18, 6.30PM, Panel talk, TBA
Take part
If you have a story to tell, an idea for a future Fuel For Thought, some research, or a campaign you’d like to share – we’d love to hear from you.
You can also put someone forward to speak, or help promote our sessions, so we can grow our network and reach new people in need of reliable information to fight back against fuel poverty.
As a member of Fuel Poverty Action, you could even guest-host a session on a subject you’re passionate about.
Whatever fuels your thoughts, reach out to amalric@fuelpovertyaction.org.uk and get those ideas flowing. And if you’ve joined a session before, please let us know your impressions through our feedback form.
Check out some of our past sessions for inspiration.
Visit the Fuel For Thought playlist on Youtube to watch more sessions.
