Surviving Winter Fund donations 'never been more needed'

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A Dorset charity that helps older people who can't afford to heat their homes is warning that more people could be affected this year. Dorset Community Foundation is running it's 13th Surviving Winter appeal. The appeal distributes £200 grants to people aged 50 and over living in fuel poverty. It raised £86,400 and helped 420 people last year. We spoke to Dorset Community Foundation Director Grant Robson, and Sadie Dunsdon, from Swanage, who has come to rely on the £200 grant.