Why are we doing this?
This project fits well with our commitment to support rural communities.
The cost of heating buildings to a satisfactory standard is becoming more and more expensive. In rural areas, there are many off gas communities. These are leaving residents with more expensive choices for heating fuel - such as oil.
We want to help rural communities cut the cost of heating. The North & North East Lincs. Bulk Oil Buying scheme can cut the cost of heating to rural communities and it has other benefits. The scheme keeps money in the local economy, builds a greater sense of community and cooperation and helps tackle fuel poverty.
Who is it for?
The North & North East Lincs. scheme is open to householders, churches, village halls and businesses in North & North East Lincolnshire. The scheme orders oil on a monthly basis and negotiates the cheapest price with a group of oil suppliers. Minimum quantity is 500 litres and one price is negotiated irrespective of the quantity you order. Payment is made directly with the winning suppliers by members of the scheme.
Village Co-ordinators can help to collate orders from within their community and can act as a conduit for information on the scheme if required. They receive FREE membership for the work they do. All need internet access, in order to send in orders monthly. To apply, simply email your location to oil@hwrcc.org.uk and we will appraise the need in your area.
What are the benefits of the scheme
- Only cost £20 per year for membership
- Community members across North & North East Lincolnshire save money on heating oil thus reducing fuel poverty
- Money stays in the local economy
- Greater sense of community and builds community networks
- Fewer oil tankers through the villages and therefore improved road safety and reduced local pollution and carbon emissions
- Provides an opportunity for local people and communities to engage with energy efficiency measures
- Co-ordinators can identify vulnerable people in community and refer for help in other areas
What do I do?
To register, please click on the link below and complete the new style Membership Form. Make your payment to Humber & Wolds Rural Community Council. We will confirm via email/letter your membership of the scheme and you are then eligible to place your oil heating order(s) by the deadline date each month - The minimum order is 500 litres. The link below will take you directly to the new Membership Form. Complete and click submit.
NB: North East Lincs. residents, as new to the scheme, will be offered free membership in the first year.
Household Oil Buying Scheme Membership Form
For Businesses, please download the form below.
For more details about the scheme or any additional queries please contact: oil@hwrcc.org.uk or Tel: Fiona on 07918 147006
Please note: In line with normal oil company practice quoted prices are without VAT (charged at 5% on heating oil).
The price of oil fluctuates day by day and will depend on the size of our bulk order and the degree of clustering of deliveries. We expect our discounts to be around 5p per litre.
Savings will be largest for those who normally order in 500 litre batches. It is also worth noting that where special delivery circumstances exist – like only small trucks can get access or where the delivery address is remote - then there may be a surcharge in line with the sort of additional charges these addresses usually attract.
To see prices and saving achieved, see the Oil Price Comparison Chart at the bottom of the website page.
As a member of the NLC-NELC Oil scheme, there's now a way to spread the cost over a sensible period at an affordable cost. You can apply for a Flexi-credit account with HEY CREDIT UNION. This will give you up to £1,000 revolving credit facility to enable you to meet your heating oil bills as and when needed, and let you pay back in regular instalments of either £10 per week or £40 per month. Please click on the link below for further information.
