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.

182 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.09% 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	58	0.08%
£10k - £100k	60	0.09%
£100k - £250k	16	0.07%
£250k - £500k	17	0.15%
£500k - £1m	9	0.13%
£1m - £10m	14	0.15%
Over £10m	2	0.09%
Total	176	0.09%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	110	0.06%
oscr	58	0.23%
ccni	14	0.20%
Total	182	0.09%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
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.	£15,774,216
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.	£10,496,429
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	£8,769,809
Action Renewables [Charity number: NI100806] Action Renewables supports renewable energy development, develops and supports European Projects, offers quality assurance to the renewable energy industry – Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) accreditation and provides advice and information to Government.	£8,659,664
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.	£8,178,841
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.	£7,435,577
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.	£7,171,910
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.	£6,872,370
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.	£5,135,999
RESOURCE JUSTICE NETWORK [Charity number: 1170959] Through evidence-based advocacy, research, community empowerment, alliance-building and grant-making, we work with civil society organisations, frontline communities, governments and international institutions in over 50 countries to promote just and equitable governance of oil, gas, minerals and renewable energy.	£2,440,436

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
SAVE A MILLION LIVES [Charity number: 1115828] We assist in the relief of suffering children & their families who are living with or are affected by HIV/AIDS. Support initiatives designed to educate the public into causes treatment research & ways of coping and the prevention of HIV/AIDS. Raising funds for the construction development of an orphanage & a school 's IT training suite utilising renewable energy sources to power the suite in Ghana	£468
THE INSTITUTION OF POWER ENGINEERS [Charity number: 1139906] To advance the knowledge of all methods and technologies for the production of power for electricity generation, mechanical drive, energy storage and other uses, including their design, development, application, manufacture, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance, and promotion of the exchange of information and ideas on these subjects amongst members of the Charity and others.	£85,704
PRAGYA [Charity number: 1082476] Pragya enables sustainable development for the poorest, most neglected communities in remote and marginal societies, in a way that preserves and promotes local cultures and fragile ecosystems. Our grassroots programmes include: food, agriculture and rural livelihoods; conservation and renewable energy; education; empowering women and minorities; health, safe water and sanitation; and disasters.	£495,946
Guildford Food Bank [Charity number: 1188640] The charity provides food and household items to needy individuals and families in the Guildford area. In some cases it helps with household gas and electricity payments.	£179,369
THE RENEWABLE ENERGY FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1107360] To advance the education of the public in subjects related to sustainable development and the protection, enhancement and rehabilitation of the environment.	£52,390
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.	£466,209
TRANSITION TOWN TELFORD [Charity number: 1166228] We raise awareness of practical issues related to climate change, particularly renewable energy, transport and textiles - including repairing clothes at the Telford Repair Cafe. We organise events to encourage local people to grow their own food from seed-saving to using the produce.	£665
AMAKURU TRUST [Charity number: 1150123] Provision of grants for primary education, health insurance, equipment, water collection and electricity provision in relation to vulnerable and impoverished families in Rwanda. The provision of aid in response to humanitarian and emergency crises in Rwanda.	£20,997
Centre4Solar [Charity number: SC046043] 4.1 To advance education. and 4.2 To advance environmental protection, and in particular reduce the adverse impact on the environment of global warming through assisting in the wider adoption of renewable energy sources (particularly solar power) through the provision of education and training (with a particular emphasis on unemployed people living in Scotland or Africa) focussed on solar power technologies and associated fields, allowing the participants to acquire skills which will assist them in obtaining paid employment (whether in the solar power sector or elsewhere) and contribute towards community development (particularly in economically deprived communities in Africa).
THE GLADI-GLADI TRUST [Charity number: 1179219] Encouraging and supporting rural and urban regeneration and alleviation of poverty in Africa, in particular Sierra Leone by promoting sustainable development. Activities include: setting up ecotourism projects, establishing new livelihoods, promoting basic infrastructure (water, sanitation and health), supporting schools, raising communities self-esteem and promoting renewable energy.	£16,004