Utility Aid: getting the best energy deals

Helping you manage your community venue’s energy bills

At the heart of every community is a building that brings people together. Village halls, community centres, rural charities are all run by dedicated volunteers juggling everything from leaky roofs to rising bills.

That’s why we are working with Utility Aid to help you find ways to save on your existing energy tariff, and more. Aimed primarily at village and community halls, this offer is also available to parish council premises, church and faith buildings, pre-school buildings and other premises owned or managed by charities or not-for-profit organisations.

Utility Aid exists to help charities and not-for-profit organisations source energy. For nearly 30 years, they have helped rural organisations cut costs, reclaim overcharges, and gain control over their utilities. Using their knowledge and experience, they aim to anticipate and solve problems.

With many community venues and not-for-profit premises being hard hit by rising energy costs, it’s never been more important to find best energy prices you can.

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About Utility Aid

Utility Aid is the UK’s leading energy broker for the charity and not-for-profit sector and we’re delighted to be working with them to help you access their services. As well as working with you to secure new contracts for your electric, gas, and water, Utility Aid can also help with supplier problems, inaccurate bills, give advice on renewable energy options, and smooth your journey to becoming ‘Net Zero’.

Community organisations working with Community First Yorkshire have access to Utility Aid’s Invoice Validation Service, often recouping hundreds of pounds from past bills if they find you’ve overpaid. Since April 2011, more than £8 million in overpayments has been recovered.

Why Utility Aid?

Utility Aid is working in partnership with Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) to help village halls reduce their running costs.

We are the ACRE Network member for North, South and West Yorkshire, so this is a natural fit for both us and Utilities Aid to support community venues.

Additional Utility Aid credentials
  • Awarded the Third Party Intermediary of the Year 2023
  • Awarded the Best Customer Service for Large Customers TELCA 2023
  • Financially assess all their suppliers to ensure you always enter financially stable contracts
  • Work in a clear and transparent manner.

The third sector is expected to do more for less, whether that be with less funding or less time. Utility Aid understands the challenges the sector currently face; they have developed quality services to make your life easier, allowing you to focus on your important work in the community.

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What can Utility Aid offer you?
National Charity Tender

Utility Aid believe in giving everyone the same level of services large corporations would expect to receive. If you’ve ever felt that you’re not getting the best terms on your energy contract or if you’ve ever been treated as a credit risk, the National Charity Tender could be for you. Utility Aid have set up purchasing baskets across the third sector which allows customers more purchasing powers and competitive rates on all gas and electricity contracts.

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EV Charging points

Utility Aid and RAW Charging are working together to assist customers with their EV Charging needs. They have a range of options ranging from fully funded to partially funded or outright purchasing. If you’d like to give your community a place to charge their electric vehicles whilst earning extra income, then email out to Emily Berry and Stephanie Steele to find out more.

Energy Audits on your building

If you are looking to start your journey to Net Zero then it is recommended that you have an audit on your building. If you are a small building, Utility Aid can offer you a Remote Discovery Document. This is a cost-effective report that allows organisations to make educated decisions on the implantation of energy-efficient measures that can help reduce energy consumption.

Exclusive Member Benefit – Free online energy consultancy sessions

Utility Aid is offering Community First Yorkshire members a free online consultancy sessions designed to help your organisation take control of its energy use and costs.

Whether you’re unsure if your utility bills are accurate, worried you might be overcharged, or simply looking for guidance on beginning your journey toward sustainability and net zero, Utility Aid’s expert advisors are here to help.

These free sessions provide tailored advice, clear explanations, and practical next steps. Book your free session today and start making confident, informed decisions about your energy.

To book, please complete the following contact form.

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Key services available
  • Energy switching – secure the best possible service agreements on your water, gas and electricity. Utility Aid can support, advise and negotiate on your behalf
  • Online switching (for single meter sites) – easily compare gas and electricity prices
  • Collective purchasing – see how collective buying can benefit you
  • Account management – get a personal account manager – your single point of contact for all energy matters
  • Bill checking – help to spot billing errors that can quickly add up
  • Net zero and carbon reporting – get ahead of legislation, unlock funding opportunities, and reduce costs while protecting the planet.

Members of Community First Yorkshire can benefit from a free consultancy session with Utility Aid, whether you need support with understanding your bills, checking whether you are paying the correct VAT or if you need advice on starting your journey to Net Zero.

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