Alnwick Gardens

Context

Alnwick Garden draws thousands of visitors each year and operates as a registered charity with a strong environmental mission. Energy efficiency plays a key role in sustaining its programmes and long-term vision.

Problem

Energy contracts offered little clarity or predictability, limiting the team’s ability to plan ahead. Budget control became increasingly difficult, threatening to restrict funding for essential community work. Inconsistent pricing and lack of long-term visibility created unnecessary waste and hindered progress on sustainability goals.

Solution

NGP implemented a strategy built around control, cost-efficiency, and transparency. Procurement was restructured to align with the charity’s budget cycles, while advanced forecasting tools provided clear visibility over future costs. With greater certainty and strategic support, Alnwick Garden redirected energy savings toward frontline initiatives and continued progress toward reduced emissions.

“As a registered charity running a number of award-winning programmes and community initiatives, we have a duty of care to use funds wisely and this includes the Northern Gas and Powers energy saving deal, which has allowed the garden to maximise the reach of our community-based programmes.

In addition to procurement, NGP supports businesses proactively plan their future energy costs through innovative new technology. Developing a close partnership has been paramount to help the garden plan future budgets, save on energy bills and reduce emissions.

The partnership has put the power back in our hands giving the team access to better energy deals to plan ahead.  It’s all about avoiding high costs and reducing waste.  Sustainability is high on our list.”

— The Alnwick Garden Director, Mark Brassell