CUREDD is a charity founded by the team behind Dwelling Doctors to support people living in cold and underheated homes. Through their work resolving damp, mould and poor air quality across the UK, the Dwelling Doctors team saw first hand that many households were unable to afford the heating needed to keep their homes safe. This financial barrier is one of the leading causes of recurring mould, ongoing health risks and avoidable property issues.
CUREDD was created to close this gap by providing direct and practical help with energy costs and by working closely with housing providers, contractors and organisations that support vulnerable residents.
Ventilation and insulation alone cannot keep a home healthy if the resident cannot afford to heat it. Cold homes allow damp and mould to return even after improvements have been made which places families at risk and contributes to ongoing health problems.
CUREDD exists to bridge the gap between property improvements and the financial realities many households face. We help ensure that heating is not the missing piece in creating safe and healthy homes.
CUREDD is a registered charity that provides direct and practical support to households experiencing fuel poverty. Our work focuses on three key areas of support which help residents maintain safe and adequate heating.
Many vulnerable households use prepayment meters and can unexpectedly run out of credit which leaves them without heating or hot water. We provide emergency top ups so they are not left in unsafe conditions.
In situations where heating cannot be used due to lack of funds, we offer crisis heating support to keep households warm and reduce immediate risk.
We help residents understand their energy bills, navigate supplier support options and reduce energy related debt. This guidance supports long term stability and helps households manage future costs more confidently.
These interventions help protect resident wellbeing and reduce the likelihood of recurring mould caused by under heating.
CUREDD supports households not only with financial help, but with practical education to help residents use their homes safely and efficiently. Many residents affected by fuel poverty are unsure how to:
CUREDD provides clear, accessible guidance to residents, including:
This education helps residents protect their health, reduces the likelihood of recurring damp and mould, and supports housing providers in achieving more sustainable outcomes.
CUREDD is not a generic fuel poverty charity. It was created to address the specific challenges faced in the housing sector, where cold homes, damp and mould intersect with affordability and health.
CUREDD was created by practitioners working daily in homes affected by damp, mould and poor air quality. Our approach is shaped by real-world experience, not theory.
We understand how heating, ventilation, insulation and resident behaviour interact. Our support complements property improvements rather than operating in isolation.
While we provide emergency and crisis support, our aim is to reduce repeat issues by addressing the underlying causes of underheated homes.
Our interventions align with housing standards, compliance requirements and the practical realities faced by landlords, contractors and residents.
Support is targeted, outcomes are recorded, and impact can be clearly evidenced for social value, ESG and audit purposes.
Fuel poverty is often the underlying factor in repeat mould or damp issues. Even well maintained homes with good ventilation can struggle if the resident cannot afford to heat the property. Housing providers can partner with CUREDD to support households experiencing fuel poverty, reduce preventable risks and improve long term outcomes for both residents and properties.
CUREDD accepts referrals from housing providers and can work with you to manage cases sensitively and efficiently.
CUREDD offers contractors and suppliers operating in the housing sector a simple and credible way to strengthen existing social value commitments. By supporting CUREDD, organisations can:
Unlike generic community initiatives, CUREDD’s work:
We provide:
This makes CUREDD an ideal partner for organisations seeking meaningful, sector-specific social value delivery rather than generic or disconnected initiatives.
CUREDD relies on donations and sponsorship to fund emergency top ups, crisis heating and essential one to one guidance for households facing fuel poverty. Companies, suppliers, developers and organisations can sponsor CUREDD as part of their social responsibility and community investment commitments.
In return sponsors receive recognition, impact reporting and the ability to demonstrate tangible social value to clients and stakeholders. Donations of any size play a direct role in helping families stay warm and safe in their homes.
CUREDD works closely with Dwelling Doctors, a specialist organisation that helps prevent and resolve damp, mould and poor air quality in homes. Dwelling Doctors provides professional mould remediation, ventilation assessments, property investigations and long term solutions that reduce the risk of mould returning.
Their work supports healthier homes and complements the financial support CUREDD provides. Housing providers or organisations looking for property based remedies and assessments can find trusted expertise through Dwelling Doctors.
While CUREDD works closely with Dwelling Doctors, it operates independently with its own charitable purpose and governance, ensuring resident support remains the sole priority.
Our aim is simple: fewer cold homes, healthier residents, and fewer repeat damp and mould cases.
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If you want to explore a partnership, sponsorship or social value opportunities please get in touch. A member of the CUREDD team will respond with guidance and next steps.