You've heard about the UW Connector programme and think it could help your club, charity or PTA raise money. The next hurdle is the committee. Here's a simple five-minute presentation you can use, plus answers to the questions you'll be asked.
The five-minute UW Connector presentation
Keep it short. Committees switch off after ten slides. Six points is plenty, and you don't even need slides: you can just talk it through.
1. The problem
"We're always fundraising, and we keep asking the same people for money. Raffles, bake sales and sponsored walks take a lot of volunteer time for what they raise."
2. The idea
"Every family in our group already pays for Gas, Electricity, Broadband and Mobile. The UW Connector programme lets us earn a reward when any of them switch to Utility Warehouse, and they might save on their own bills too. It's money raised from bills people pay anyway."
3. How it works
- We join as a Connector. It's free.
- We get our own link and QR code.
- We share it in our newsletter, WhatsApp groups and social media.
- A local UW Partner speaks to anyone who gets in touch and helps them switch if it's right for them. We don't sell anything.
Short on time? Play your committee this 90-second video from UW instead.
Utility Warehouse Connectors: how it works (1½ mins)
4. The money
The more services a household takes, the bigger the reward. Currently it's:
- £25 for every homeowner who takes 1 core service
- £50 for every homeowner who takes 2 core services
- £125 for every homeowner who takes 3 core services
- £150 for every homeowner who takes 4 core services
"If just 10 families each switched two services, that's £500, without a single bake sale."
5. What it asks of us
"Almost nothing. Someone posts the link now and again, and maybe we put a QR code poster up. We don't handle anyone's details and we don't need to understand tariffs."
6. The ask
"Can we sign up and try it for a season? It's free, so there's nothing to lose."
Want me to present it for you?
I'm happy to come along to your committee meeting in Glasgow and the central belt, or join online if you're further afield. I'll explain it in ten minutes and answer every question.
Questions your committee will ask
"Are we selling something?"
No. You're making an introduction, nothing more. Nobody in your group needs to explain deals or sign anyone up. Anyone who's interested speaks to me directly, and if UW isn't right for them, I'll tell them.
"What about people's personal data?"
You don't collect or pass on anyone's details. You share a link or QR code, and people choose to get in touch themselves.
"Will our members feel pressured?"
They shouldn't. Present it as a free bill check that might save them money and help the group at the same time. No hard sell, and no follow-up chasing from the committee.
"Is this one of those pyramid schemes?"
No. As a Connector your group simply earns a reward when a household becomes a UW customer. There's no joining fee and no recruitment involved. Utility Warehouse is a long-established company that's part of the FTSE 250 and regulated by Ofgem, Ofcom and the Financial Conduct Authority.
"How do we record the money?"
Treat it like any other fundraising income and check with your treasurer how it should go in your accounts.
"Are there any extra bonuses right now?"
UW sometimes runs limited-time Connector bonuses on top of the standard rewards. Check the UW Connectors page for anything running at the moment.
Tips that make it work
- Pick one person to own it, so the link actually gets shared.
- Post at the right time. When energy prices are in the news, people are already thinking about their bills.
- Tell people what it's for: "Every switch helps pay for the new kit" works far better than a bare link.
- Share it more than once. A mention every few weeks reaches people the first post missed.
There are ideas for specific groups on the Connectors page, including football and sports clubs, charities and schools and PTAs. If you're weighing up whether to be a Connector or a Partner yourself, read UW Connector vs UW Partner, or see what the Partner role involves in Utility Warehouse Jobs.
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Common questions
What is the UW Connector programme?
The UW Connector programme lets people, businesses and organisations such as clubs and charities earn a reward for introducing households to Utility Warehouse. Connectors share their own link or QR code, and a UW Partner handles every conversation and switch.
Does it cost anything to become a UW Connector?
No. Becoming a UW Connector is free, and there's nothing to buy.
How much can a club or charity earn as a UW Connector?
Rewards depend on the services each household takes. Currently a homeowner taking 1 core service earns £25, 2 services £50, 3 services £125 and 4 services £150. There's no limit on how many households you can introduce.
Do we have to sell anything?
No. Connectors only make the introduction. The UW Partner speaks to anyone who's interested, answers their questions and helps them switch if it's right for them.
Can someone present the Connector programme to our committee?
Yes. Alexander Moody, a UW Partner based in Glasgow, can present it in person across Glasgow and the central belt, or online for groups further afield.
Connector rewards are paid by Utility Warehouse, depend on the services customers choose and can change. Figures shown are for homeowner customers and were correct when this page was written. UW terms apply.
Energy Bill Savers is run by Alexander Moody, an independent Utility Warehouse Authorised Partner (AQ6099). Offers, rewards and prices are set by Utility Warehouse and can change, so I'll always confirm the current terms with you before you decide anything.
Helping UK Families spend less on their household bills
I'm Alexander Moody, an independent Utility Warehouse Authorised Partner based in Glasgow.
I help households across the UK bring their Gas, Electricity, Broadband, Mobile & Insurance together with one trusted supplier: one bill, one provider, and usually a lower total cost.
There's no pressure and no hard sell. I'll look at what you pay now, show you honestly whether Utility Warehouse would work out cheaper, and leave the decision with you.