Ashden Climate Solutions
Also known as: Ashden Sustainable Solutions, Better Lives, The Ashden Awards, Ashden
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.
Activities & Mission
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.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 43% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 234). How is this calculated?
Higher than 55% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 51% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £6,478,186 | £5,431,688 | £5,114,028 | £3,589,393 | £453,372 | 53 / 0 |
| 2023 | £4,820,990 | £3,007,091 | £2,747,650 | £2,542,895 | £141,144 | 35 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,628,963 | £2,525,234 | £2,257,871 | £728,996 | £303,676 | 29 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,073,282 | £2,058,220 | £1,870,861 | £607,913 | £225,134 | 28 / 0 |
| 2020 | £3,138,526 | £2,929,861 | £2,467,092 | £597,216 | £137,211 | 26 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Ashden Climate Solutions
What does Ashden Climate Solutions do?
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.
How much income did Ashden Climate Solutions report in 2024?
Ashden Climate Solutions reported total income of £6.48m and reported expenditure of £5.43m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Ashden Climate Solutions?
Ashden Climate Solutions has a program ratio of 78.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 43% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 234 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Ashden Climate Solutions registered as a charity?
Ashden Climate Solutions was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 June 2004 as charity number 1104153. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs Ashden Climate Solutions?
Ashden Climate Solutions is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Ashden Climate Solutions operate?
Ashden Climate Solutions operates across 9 areas, including Cameroon, India, Kenya and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Ashden Climate Solutions a registered charity?
Yes — Ashden Climate Solutions is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1104153.
Details
5 WILTON ROAD
LONDON
SW1V 1AP
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Also Known As
- Ashden Sustainable Solutions, Better Lives
- The Ashden Awards
- Ashden
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated