Celebrity Endorsements

"To think of people dying of cold in this country because they can’t afford enough heating is really distressing and if I can help make a difference I am very happy to support Saga’s call on behalf of the Surviving Winter appeal."

Sir Bruce Forsyth

Dame Vivienne Westwood

"Staying warm and healthy in our cold winters is something most of us take for granted. However, when the idea of those more fortunate "handing on" on their fuel payments to local, vulnerable people was presented, I wanted pledge my payment to the "Surviving Winter Appeal". It would be great to think that all those people who are in a position to forego part or all of their own winter fuel payment could join this great scheme and spread a little warmth".

Sir David Jason
 

"This is an excellent way for local people to help some of the most vulnerable older people in their area. I'll certainly pass my payment on, and encourage everybody who can, to contribute towards it".

Sir Terry Wogan

"I am very pleased to be donating my Winter Fuel Payment this year because there are so many people here in Milton Keynes that can't afford the most basic things like a warm home and food on the table. My donation will ease the burden on these people in our coldest months".

Dame Cleo Laine

"Your donations will make all the difference to thousands of vulnerable and elderly people. I do hope that you will join me to support the Surviving Winter this year".

Jonathan Dimbleby

"I will be the first to donate my Winter Fuel Payment to the Surviving Winter Appeal. This small gesture is such an easy and obvious way to support local people in real need and I hope others will follow suit". Ann Widdecombe

"I fully support the Surviving Winter Appeal" to assist the elderly and the vulnerable to keep warm and healthy during our cold winters. If you are in a position to do so please help by donating all or part of your winter fuel payment to this very worthwhile cause". Sir Michael Parkinson

"I'm very happy to give my winter fuel allowance to help someone else who needs it more - how great it is that so many of us "of a certain age" are all linking up across the whole country like this, to make something really special happen". Rosemary Conley

"The Surviving Winter Appeal is an important initiative and I am more than happy to support it. Winter weather conditions are worsening and many families and individuals are struggling to keep themselves warm as they live in fuel poverty. If you can spare it, giving your Winter Fuel Payment to someone who needs it desperately is a wonderful thing to do". Denise Robertson

"I fully support the Surviving Winter Appeal to assist older people and the vulnerable in Lancashire to keep warm and healthy during our cold winters. If you are in a position to do so please help by donating all or part of your winter fuel payment to this very worthwhile cause". Bill Roache, Actor (Ken Barlow - Coronation Street)

"This is a marvelous initiative and it gives everyone, including those who receive the winter fuel payment, the opportunity to help older people in our local community who struggle with their winter heating bills. I will certainly be donating my winter fuel allowance when it comes through this winter. This campaign is targeting only those who can really afford to give". Dickie Davies