What is Winter Fund?

The Glen Fuels Winter Fund is a heating oil savings account.

There are no hidden admin costs.

This is an interest-free savings account. 

When ordering oil, you draw down from the amount saved in your Glen Fuels heating oil account. 

What is the difference between Winter Fund and Budget Plan?

Winter Fund allows you to make small, regular or ad-hoc savings to your Glen Fuels heating oil account. 

Budget Plan requires you to make a monthly payment of €120 minimum.

Is Winter Fund the best product for me?

Winter Fund is ideal if you:

• Usually order 200-500 litres of oil
• Use less than 1,000 litres of oil per year
• Receive social welfare, disability or heating allowance payments
• Would like to open a heating oil savings account 

How much money do I save on Winter Fund?

If you choose the direct debit option, we require a minumum monthly saving contribution of €20. 

Alternatively you may contact the depot with card/cash at your convenience - there is no minumum savings amount for this option. 

What is Fuel Allowance?

The Fuel Allowance is a vital support provided by the Irish Government.

It assists with home heating costs during the winter.

It is available to those aged 70 or over or those on long-term social welfare payments. 

In 2023-2024, the total Fuel Allowance payment over 28 weeks is €924.

Glen Fuels Winter Fund perfectly complements the Fuel Allowance, offering an effective way for recipients to manage their home heating costs.

How Does Glen Fuels Winter Fund Benefit Fuel Allowance Recipients?

Glen Fuels offers flexible savings options to Winter Fund customers. 

You can allocate a percentage of your Fuel Allowance to your Winter Fund savings account.

Money can be saved by monthly direct debit, card payment, or cash. 
 

Does Winter Fund help with budgeting for heating oil?

Yes, Winter Fund is a home heating oil, budgeting tool.

By saving money in the Winter Fund savings account, you eliminiate big one-off heating bills. 

When ordering heating oil, you draw down the money saved into your account. 

Glen Fuels Winter Fund helps you achiece consistent and affordable heating throughout the winter months.

How to join Glen Fuels Winter Fund with social welfare Fuel Allowance?

Joining the Glen Fuels Winter Fund is simple for those receiving Fuel Allowance.

We provide clear guidance and support throughout the process.

You can save money from your Fuel Allowance into your Glen Fuels heating oil account.

• Set up a monthly direct debit of minimum €20
  This can be done online, click here.
• Phone the depot with your card details whenever suits
• Drop into your local Glen Fuels depot with cash

Please contact your local Glen Fuels depot for assistance or information. 
 

What is the Glen Fuels Winter Fund delivery route?

We proudly serve the communities around our depots in Kilmacanogue, Arklow, Gorey, Rosslare, and New Ross.

We deliver to South Dublin, all of counties Wicklow and Wexford, south Carlow, south Kilkenny and east Waterford. 

I receive Fuel Allowance, can I sign up to Glen Fuels Winter Fund savings account?

If you are a recipient of the Fuel Allowance and are interested in managing your heating costs more effectively, the Glen Fuels Winter Fund heating oil savings account is an ideal solution.

Please visit our Winter Fund page for more information and to sign up.