“With the expertise that Brownlow Utilities have at their disposal, they were able to deliver significant forward savings and a large lump sum in recovered overcharges.”
Bury Grammar School have long been recognised for their commitment to academic excellence while embracing the best of modern educational practices. Ensuring that every pupil reaches their full potential is central to their mission. A key aspect of maintaining this high standard of education is managing the school’s operational costs efficiently.
At Bury Grammar School, creating a supportive and nurturing environment is paramount. This commitment extends to ensuring that all operational expenses are carefully monitored and controlled. Recognising the need to manage costs effectively, the school decided to partner with Brownlow Utilities to conduct a comprehensive, free audit of their water charges.
Brownlow Utilities carried out an extensive review of Bury Grammar Schools’ water bills, coupled with on-site surveys. During this meticulous audit, Brownlow discovered significant inaccuracies in the school’s water billing records, which had persisted for several years. These discrepancies were leading to substantial overcharges, unnecessarily inflating the school’s annual expenses.
Following the audit, Bury Grammar School were promptly informed of the overcharges and the potential for future savings. The school administration was delighted with the outcome, as the projected savings would have a considerable impact on their budget. These savings are expected to enhance the school’s ability to allocate resources more effectively, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality education to their students.
The successful water audit and refund negotiations conducted by Brownlow Utilities have not only provided immediate financial relief for Bury Grammar School but also highlighted the importance of regularly reviewing operational expenses. This proactive approach to cost management will undoubtedly support the school’s mission to foster academic achievement and personal growth in their students for years to come.
“The errors on our bills would not have been apparent to the lay person and so we are very grateful to now have funds available to us that were totally unexpected. As a result of the audit, the savings achieved and overcharges recovered have enabled us to bring forward the implementation of a planned overhaul of the Schools website”.
-Jane Stevens, Bursar at Bury Grammar Schools