Energy `EC201`¶

Energy is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Economic and community development categoryand the Infrastructure subcategory.

168 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.08% of all charities.

Keywords to find charities¶

UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.

The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:

Distribution by size of charity¶

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	57	0.07%
£10k - £100k	55	0.08%
£100k - £250k	19	0.10%
£250k - £500k	10	0.11%
£500k - £1m	6	0.10%
£1m - £10m	13	0.16%
Over £10m	0	0.00%
Total	160	0.08%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	102	0.06%
oscr	51	0.20%
ccni	15	0.21%
Total	168	0.08%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
Energy Agency [Charity number: SC029479] The company's objects are to advance environmental protection and to advance the education of the public in the fields of energy conservation and efficiency and pollution reduction by promoting awareness of, and encouraging the adoption of, practices which are directed towards increasing the more efficient use of energy, the use of renewable energy sources and the use of less polluting fuels.	£8,715,236
BRITISH GAS ENERGY TRUST [Charity number: 1179578] The Trust contributes to the relief of poverty, with a particular focus on fuel poverty. It helps families and individuals experiencing hardship who are struggling with gas and electricity debts by awarding grants to clear those debts. The Trust also funds organisations across England, Wales and Scotland to provide fuel debt and money advice services within communities.	£8,300,482
The Electrical Safety Council [Charity number: SC039990] The objects for which the Council is established are, for the public benefit, to advance health and the saving of lives by promoting the safe use of electricity in all its applications and protecting and procuring the protection of consumers of electricity against faulty, unsafe and defective electrical installations, products and equipment.	£5,624,000
SEVERN WYE ENERGY AGENCY [Charity number: 1083812] Education and promotion of sustainable resource use, energy efficiency and renewable energy to tackle the fuel poverty and to improve health, wellbeing and quality of life for all. Protection of the environment, relief of poverty and community regeneration through sustainable development solutions, training and delivery, to meet the needs of the present without compromising future generations.	£4,901,966
RENEWABLE WORLD [Charity number: 1119467] Renewable World tackles poverty through renewable energy. It works in East Africa and South Asia to promote affordable reliable energy services for poor consumers to improve income generation, enterprise development, health & education. Our unique relationship with the Renewable Energy industry allows us to leverage skills, expertise and resources to support and develop our work.	£3,425,753
MCS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1165752] THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE: (A) THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT BY EDUCATING THE PUBLIC IN THE SUBJECT OF THE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, MANUFACTURE AND INSTALLATION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY AND LOW CARBON TECHNOLOGIES (PRODUCTS AND SYSTEMS) (INCLUDING, FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT, PROVIDING BURSARIES TO THOSE WISHING TO PURSUE CAREERS IN THIS AREA	£3,261,032
Bryson Energy [Charity number: NI100960] Services currently provided under the auspices of the Bryson Charitable Group will transfer to the subsidiary company Bryson Energy from 1st April 2015. Bryson Energy will work to address the causes of fuel poverty – low income, energy inefficient homes and high fuel costs. These services currently include providing advice on ways to create affordable warmth, carrying out benefit assessment checks, installing efficient heating systems and insulation. Past experience highlights that benefit assessment checks will increase the benefits received by 45% of the low income households advised by an average of £36.62 per week. Bryson Energy will promote and increase individual and collective knowledge of energy conservation and energy efficiency, providing information to low income households and presentations to school children. Bryson Energy will also promote conservation and the protection of the environment and the prudent use of natural resources through researching, piloting and increasing access to renewable energy sources for low income households.	£2,911,859
EMPOWER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1161019] Empower Community Foundation oversees, as trustee, local community funds that receive a share of surplus revenues from renewable energy projects invested by Empower Community through, initially Empower Community Solar LLP and Drove Lane Solar Park CIC and New Mains of Guynd Solar Park CIC.	£2,687,055
Ashden Climate Solutions [Charity number: 1104153] To contribute to the protection of the environment, the advancement of education and relief of poverty for the public benefit in developing countries, UK and elsewhere, by promoting the use of local sustainable and renewable energy sources.	£2,073,282
HAMPTON FUEL ALLOTMENT [Charity number: 211756] Hampton Fuel Allotment Charity supports families and individuals on low income with a grant to help with the costs of gas and electricity; and supports organisations to provide services and activities for those in need through grantmaking.	£1,944,549

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
St Andrews Community Trust [Charity number: SC043010] 3.1 To advance citizenship, community development and regeneration within the Operating Area. 3.2To promote civic responsibility, volunteering, the voluntary sector and or the effectiveness or efficiency of charities. 3.3 To advance citizenship, community development and regeneration within the Operating Area. To promote civic responsibility, volunteering, the voluntary sector and or the effectiveness or efficiency of charities. To advance environmental protection and/or improvement within the Operating Area and in particular through 3.3.1 the provision, maintenance and /or improvement of public parks, public open space and other public amenities and other environmental and regeneration projects. and 3.3.2 encouraging the more efficient use of the world's resources, and in particular the use of more sustainable forms of transport and greater use of renewable energy sources so as (i) to minimise the proliferation of mines, wells and other extraction facilities which degrade the natural environment and (ii) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and thus avoid the damage to the natural environment cause d by global warming. 3.4 To advance health and well-being, particularly among the residents of the Operating Area. 3.5 To relieve those who are in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 3.6 To advance education, particularly among the residents of the Operating Area. 3.7 To advance heritage, particularly among residents of the Operating Area, including through:-	£94,925
The Electrical Safety Council [Charity number: SC039990] The objects for which the Council is established are, for the public benefit, to advance health and the saving of lives by promoting the safe use of electricity in all its applications and protecting and procuring the protection of consumers of electricity against faulty, unsafe and defective electrical installations, products and equipment.	£5,624,000
9CC Group [Charity number: SC051980] 4.1 The organisation's purposes are the advancement of the following purposes, primarily in and for the benefit of the following geographical areas: Auchinleck. Cronberry, Logan & Lugar. Cumnock. Dalmellington. Drongan, Rankinston & Stair. Netherthird. New Cumnock. Patna. and Ochiltree & Skares: 4.1.1 the advancement of citizenship or community development. 4.1.2 the advancement of education, employability and skills development, in particular to promote volunteering and sustainable employment opportunities. 4.1.3 the advancement of rural or urban community regeneration. 4.1.4 the promotion of civic responsibility, volunteering, the voluntary sector or the effectiveness or efficiency of charities. 4.1.5 the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. 4.1.6 the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. 4.1.7 the advancement of public participation in sport, leisure and recreational activities 4.1.8 the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. 4.1.9 the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other economic or social disadvantage. and 4.1.10 the advancement of environmental protection or improvement by promoting renewable energy and the concept of net zero carbon and measures to address climate change issues.
LLANIDLOES ENERGY SOLUTIONS LTD [Charity number: 1111968] To advance public education about energy efficiency and renewable energy; conserve the environment for public benefit through promoting energy saving and the use of renewable energy; relieve poverty through the efficient utilisation of energy; and to conduct research and development relating to the utilisation of energy conservation practices and renewable energy technologies, for public benefit	£591
SUSTAINABLE CHALE LIMITED [Charity number: 1152743] Our focus is on projects concerned with energy use with the long term objective of making the community self sufficient in energy through the installation of renewable technologies to increase local electricity generation capacity while reducing demand. We will share learning from our projects as widely as possible. In addition, we will also be seeking to reduce energy poverty in the community.	£153
SMILES TO TANZANIA CHARITY [Charity number: 1171029] We operate on the Island of Ukerewe, Tanzania. Our main activity is raising funds to purchase school uniforms, exercise books, pens and pencils to enable orphaned and disadvantaged children the opportunity to attend school and gain an education. We fund the purchase of Solar Lights for homes that do not have electricity. In addition we operate a health Fund to enable sick children to receive help	£1,450
Tay and Earn Trust [Charity number: SC044062] 3.1.1 to conserve, regenerate and improve the environment, flora, fauna and fish of, in and related to the river systems of the Tay and Earn (including all related tributaries, estuaries, coastal zones, waters, banks and surrounding land), by seeking to establish, develop, manage, promote and where relevant integrate, social, environmental and economic policies relating thereto. 3.1.2 to advance the education of the public about the heritage and culture of the said river systems of the Tay and Earn, to promote and to carry out research relating to the sustainable management and development thereof. 3.1.3 to advance community development and participation within and adjacent to the said river systems of the Tay and Earn, to include encouraging and developing traditional skills and methods of working and living sustainably and healthily. 3.1.4 to advance environmental protection or improvement by promoting or supporting projects relating to renewable energy and sustainable resources involving or related to the said river systems. 3.1.5 to provide recreational facilities, or organise recreational facilities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities are primarily intended.	£370,649
COMMUNITY ENERGY PLUS [Charity number: 1068990] Through our research, direct action and promotion of sustainable energy use and renewable power generation, we are working to lessen the impacts of climate change, relieve poverty and improve health outcomes. In better understanding existing energy use, our activities benefit the communities we work with, as they learn to conserve and reduce demand and prepare for future energy challenges	£1,252,298
THE MARMONT FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1110004] Education and promotion of the use of Renewable Energy	£173,000
Phoebe Lyle Trust [Charity number: NI103216] The charity provides financial help to families who have a child who is permanently disabled and requires ventilation as a result of spinal injuries. Previous grants have been given to help buy adapted vehicles, generators, help with electricity bills, covering the accommodation costs of highly trained carers to allow the family to go on holiday, IT equipment and also grants to the Home Ventilation Team at the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children.	£344

Last update: January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024