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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.

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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.

Show all 9 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£7,435,577
Latest Expenditure
£7,152,568

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 93.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 6.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £6,942,086
Charitable Activities £336,240
Other Trading £116,417
Investments £40,834
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,697,358
Raising Funds £455,210
Governance £24,695
Grants to Institutions £1,009,046
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£7,435,577
£7,152,568£6,697,358£3,872,402£597,26264 / 0
2024
£6,478,186
£5,431,688£5,114,028£3,589,393£453,37253 / 0
2023
£4,820,990
£3,007,091£2,747,650£2,542,895£141,14435 / 0
2022
£2,628,963
£2,525,234£2,257,871£728,996£303,67629 / 0
2021
£2,073,282
£2,058,220£1,870,861£607,913£225,13428 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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 2025?

Ashden Climate Solutions reported total income of £7.44m and reported expenditure of £7.15m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Address
THE PEAK
5 WILTON ROAD
LONDON
SW1V 1AP
Registration Date
4 June 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4006759
Charity Number
1104153

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Trustees

Dr Rebekah Shirley
Emma Susanne Colenbrander
Gavin Sheppard
Jane Muigai Kamphuis
Kit England
Louise Marix Evans
Mark Campanale
Shruti Suresh Suresh
Tallulah Staple
Also governs 1 other charity
Wim - William Bruce Vanderhoof

Also Known As

  • Ashden Sustainable Solutions, Better Lives
  • The Ashden Awards
  • Ashden

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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