Our Partners

Teresa Perchard, Citizens Advice Bureau - Director of Policy,
"At a time when fuel and other household costs are escalating, intensifying the pressures on poorer consumers, this proposal offers to put more money in the pockets of poorer consumers by reducing their outgoings and providing for weekly budgeting to help avoid debt. And the fact that it might cost less if utilities, other creditors and government bodies work together rather than alone must mean it deserves serious consideration."

Adam Clark, Toynbee Hall - Financial Inclusion Co-ordinator
"Not having access to the cheap and secure means that most of us take for granted when paying for basic goods and services can have a big impact on household finances; we think all potential means, such as SfP's proposal, that seek to reduce costs for the individual, and have benefits for the public purse and private sector providers should be properly investigated."

Derek Lickorish, Fuel Poverty Advisory Group - Chair

“The potential for energy prices to rise is not in doubt. There is also general consensus that there are about 5 million homes in the UK in fuel poverty and it will continue to grow. Meanwhile, financial exclusion is part of the problem and a proof of concept trial should enable us to finally determine the viability of the SfP proposal which has been debated for several years. I urge Ofgem to consider the suppliers funding for this proof of concept trial as part of their voluntary social funding commitment.”

Jo Steven EDF Energy - Director, Specialist Marketing (former)
"EDF Energy is keen to assist vulnerable and fuel poor customers in managing their debt and energy usage. As such we support initiatives such as Saving from Poverty as this has the potential to provide customers with an effective budgeting mechanism which could provide a secure option for their payments including those for social tariffs."

Phillip Mills, Water UK - Director of Water Services (former)

"Debt and affordability are serious issues for the water industry. The CEOs from our 26 member companies therefore support the SfP proposal and…we aim to be an active partner in developing this initiative. The 3rd party deduction scheme operated by DWP has limitations and resort to the Courts is not appropriate for those who struggle to pay their water charges."

Henry Metha, Welsh Water - Head of Billing and Collections
"SfP has the potential to deliver significant economic and social benefits to both service providers and the more vulnerable consumers. We are therefore keen to see the SfP proposition progress and would urge the public and voluntary sectors to join us in supporting that and to ensure the proposal is given a full and fair opportunity to prove its worth."

At SfP we believe we can make a real difference for poorer people which is why we continue to invest our time in developing the concept and in advocating it. If you want to know more or would like to help, please use the Contact Us page to reach us.