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Orchard Energy’s website gets renewed look Elland-based member, Orchard Energy, has launched its new look website in line with its recent corporate rebrand.
Sleeping with Simon On Thursday 23rd April the John Smith’s Stadium hosted Huddersfield’s first #SleepWithSimon event for charity partner Simon on the Streets. Simon on the Streets is an independent charity that helps and supports those who are sleeping rough or are in danger of doing so. Sleeping rough is not just a case of not having a home, it stems from many other problems including; drugs, alcohol, childhood problems and social, mental and behavioural issues. The purpose of the sleep out is not to replicate sleeping rough, that is not something that could be recreated overnight, instead it is to raise money and awareness of the charity and the
incredible service that they provide. Around 40 fundraisers attended the sleep out, including staff from KSDL and Chamber members Stafflex, Ramsdens, YTL and Yorkshire Payments, and together helped to raise £4,715.00 so far. Commenting on the event, Aissa Gallie from Simon on the Streets said, “The first sleep out in Huddersfield was a great success for the charity with over 40 participants, we were able to create a great atmosphere and expect the final fundraising total to be in the region of £6000. Our sincerest thanks to all that took part, to Yorkshire Payments who sponsored the event and to the John Smith’s Stadium for hosting it. We look forward to next year!”
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rchard Energy specialises in energy purchasing, bureau services, energy solutions and water management for businesses across the UK. It invested heavily in rebranding its logos and promotional literature earlier this year, so in keeping with consistency has given its website a makeover with a more up-to-date feel.
Incorporating the company’s corporate colours, the new website is fresher, fun, bright and colourful and reflects the company’s friendly, approachable image, as well as communicating its services and the industry through simple, yet effective visuals. One key feature that still remains is the client portal, which allows Orchard’s customers to log in, manage their own energy consumption and download their own demand reports. Amar Hussain, Orchard Energy’s commercial director, said: “Our old website was very dated and had lots going on, whereas our new site is much simpler and easier to navigate around. We now have an improved platform that enables us to inform people about energy consumption, that’s not confusing, and people can certainly find things much quicker than before. “This is just stage one of the website. We’re currently working on making the site much more interactive with videos, as well as rolling out regular market updates and client testimonials.” For more information go to