One Call, That’s All: Transforming lives

Through our One Call, That’s All (OCTA) pilot, we are helping people who are struggling to get the support they need, fast.

We are piloting an innovative online and place-based approach, which brings together trusted experts and local charities to provide practical, financial, and emotional support for those facing fuel and food poverty. We’ve designed it to be simple, fast and effective - because when someone’s struggling, they shouldn’t have to jump through hoops.

Below are the outputs from our pilot so far – and we’ll keep this page updated as more people are supported.

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OCTA’s Reach So Far

683

Beneficiaries

£87,729

Debt written off

£74,565

Food vouchers distributed

£22,147

Fuel vouchers distributed

£297,365

Income gains - realised

£98,577

Material aid distributed

Updated September 2025

Behind every number is a story

Each figure on this page represents a person or family who didn’t have to wait for help. Whether it was heating for a cold home, food on the table, or a listening ear - that one call made all the difference.

Stay tuned as we continue to update this page with real-time impact from across England, Scotland and Wales.