Fair Power for a Greater Purpose
How Unify Energy Supports the Arts & Charities Sector
In the charity and arts sectors, every penny matters and every partner counts.
These organisations aren’t built for profit, they’re built for purpose. Whether they’re running local support services, creative programmes, or cultural spaces, they need partners who understand that the bottom line isn’t the whole story.
At Unify Energy, we believe essential, community-led organisations shouldn’t be penalised by the energy market; they should be supported by it. That’s why we offer energy solutions that are fair, transparent, and purpose-built for charities, non-profits and arts organisations across the UK.
Trusted, Fair, and Built for You
Let’s face it: these sectors often lack access to products that could help them on their mission. Too many suppliers see them as risky, credit-stretched, or simply too small to bother with. We see things differently.
In fact, we see charities and arts organisations as some of the most important customers we serve. They’re delivering huge social impact with limited resources. The least we can do is supply their energy with honesty and care, not complexity and fine print.
Our values are shaped by our parent company, Bruntwood, a purpose-led organisation focused on building vibrant communities, as well as its philanthropic arm, the Oglesby Charitable Trust (OCT), which is a grantmaking charity supporting organisations and charities across arts, environment, health and social inequality to deliver impact locally and strategically. We carry those principles into every contract and every customer relationship.
Relationships Over Transactions
Unify Energy practices relationship over transactions. That kind of transparency and personal attention isn’t an exception; it’s our standard.
We work directly with you to understand your site, your priorities, and your challenges. Whether it’s a single building or a multi-site portfolio, we explain every option, flag risks upfront, and offer flexibility where it’s needed most.
Operations Manager at the Halle, a North West arts centre supported by the OCT, explains:
“It’s refreshing to work with an energy supplier that’s both accessible and easy to relate to.
Unify Energy took the time to visit our site and understand our specific needs - something we hadn’t experienced before.
We’d received a price comparison from a broker, but it was confusing and hard to interpret.
UE helped us make sense of it all, guiding us through the options clearly and confidently.
They feel more like a trusted partner than just a supplier, which is invaluable as we work to manage our energy costs without the worry of hidden or unexpected charges.”
Not Just a Supplier – An Active Partner
During the energy crisis, a lot of organisations were pushed into long-term contracts at the worst possible time. Prices were high, choices were limited, and trust in the market was low.
We chose to do things differently. For example:
One of our long-standing charity partners, OnSide, shared:
“Unify Energy has always worked hard to support us.
During the energy crisis, they put our sites on a variable rate rather than locking us into a contract based on the forward market curve.
While this didn’t always feel comfortable, Unify Energy worked tirelessly to make this work for us and reduce risk.
In the end, we paid an average of 37p per unit when others were paying 60p+.
They also cap the amount of profit they make from our account, because they support us due to our OCT and Bruntwood history.
And when the market worked in their favour, they even applied goodwill credits to our account without us asking.
Unify Energy is honest, transparent, and great to work with.”
That’s what partnership looks like: putting values into action, even when the market’s tough.
Another Customer Story: The Samaritans
“Unify Energy were there for us when we were struggling with our previous gas provider, who gave us complicated bills and varied prices.
As a charity, we were looking for great rates and transparency with our monthly bills.
Unify Energy were happy to take the time to meet with us and discuss our concerns.
The switching process was quick and with ease.
We now have a great understanding of our usage and have a dedicated member of staff to help when needed.”
It’s not just about better pricing. It’s about a better experience, clarity, and control.
We’re flexible, transparent, and human
Let’s be honest, most charities and cultural organisations are already juggling a thousand things, like funding applications, event planning, volunteer management, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. Energy shouldn’t be another headache.
So we make things simple:
Clear, jargon-free pricing - so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Regular reports and insights - to help track usage and spot savings.
Flexible contract structures - including variable rates if that suits your needs.
Direct access to our team - no anonymous inboxes, no phone queues, but a dedicated account manager.
Partners - We are flexible in dealing with customers as per their ease, directly or via brokers.
We’ll never force a fit or push something you don’t need. And we’ll always be upfront, because that’s the least our customers deserve.
Built to Serve, Not just Sell
Unify Energy is an energy supplier in the business to partner with mission-driven organisations to thrive.
We’re not here to trap you in a contract, bury you in options, or upsell services you don’t want. We’re here to take energy off your worry list, so you can focus on what you do best, delivering real social value.
To make a difference:
We support Charities and Arts organisations with fair and honest energy supply.
Our roots in the Oglesby Charitable Trust shape our values and approach.
We prioritise clarity and control for the customer, whether or not a broker is involved.
Our customers trust us for our transparency, flexibility, and proactive support; therefore, we are proud to say that we have a 97.5% retention rate with our customers.
We don’t just supply power, we help power your purpose.
If you’re part of a charity, cultural institution, or social enterprise looking for a supplier that actually gets it, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re not just powering buildings.
We’re powering missions.
Contact us at hello@unifyenergy.co.uk
Let’s build something better together.
