Bursar’s Review Spring 2021

It would not surprise me if electricity and gas contracts are near the bottom of your pile of priorities, a necessary but unpleasant task best left to another day. But with rapidly rising costs, you would also be forgiven if you are anxious about future budgets. Help is on hand. In recognition of our work to reduce independent school energy costs, Powerful Allies was invited to present at the ISBA Bursars’ Conference in Manchester and Regional Conferences around the UK. Apparently, we created quite a stir. As we do with the outstanding Associations shown below which have elected to recommend Powerful Allies as their energy partner. Transparency Powerful Allies has created a unique Open Competition charter which defines and guarantees Best Practise energy procurement. In an unregulated sector, we alone have created a Code of Practise which exceeds all others and introduces transparency hitherto unknown in the tender process. Trusted Partner Just look at our client comments below and many more on our website. These are the very best organisations in their respective sectors and we work with them solely through recommendation. You will recognise many of the names. They trust us and we trust our clients. Grown up behaviour, honest discussion, mature and impartial advice. Cost Reduction At the end of the day, we are retained by over 800 superb clients across all sectors because we reduce energy costs. That is the bottom line. And our clients know how we do this, and what we earn and they have complete confidence that our contracts really do provide Best Value. Demonstrable Best Value. To illustrate why so many reputable independent schools have appointed Powerful Allies in preference to the other 2500 energy brokers out there (possibly bombarding you with calls right now?), we would like to undertake a full and free energy procurement review for you, with no obligation and absolutely no charge. I am confident you will be impressed with the results. Please have a look at www.powerfulallies.com/clients and then either call 01380 860196 or email charliebarker@powerfulallies.com . The review will be completed quickly and efficiently, with the very minimum input required by you. Relatively painless by all accounts! One of the first things I did when I joined my current employer 3 years ago was to look at our Electricity contracts, about 46 separate supply contracts in all. Fortuitously Powerful Allies made contact, just at the right time, and I was able to invite them to test the market for me. This gave amazing results. Our existing incumbent broker was recommending we stayed with our existing supplier with a cost increase of circa 18%. Powerful Allies were able to offer a new two year fully fixed contract with an increase of just 1.67%. I can therefore fully recommend James and his team at Powerful Allies, who offer a dedicated personal service and will negotiate very competitive offers for Gas and Electricity, HH and NHH contracts with transparency. They let you know what their charges are, so have full visibility. Give them a go you won’t be disappointed. Brian Rollason (Building Services Engineering Manager) Rugby School Powerful Allies provide a highly professional service, clearly explaining the complex energy market and how it works to a layman, breaking down the tariffs and fees and ultimately they gave me the confidence to make an informed decision. Renewing energy contracts is a minefield and can be badly done through lack of understanding and lack of time to scrutinise the options. Powerful Allies have a straightforward and honest approach, work with you to find the right solution for you rather than pushing a service and I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending them. Alexandra D’Arcy-Irvine (School Business Manager) Godolphin School RECOMMENDED BY All Powerful Allies electricity contracts are from 100% Renewable Sources at zero extra charge. Reducing energy costs & carbon emissions