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Beat The Cold

THE RELIEF OF FUEL POVERTY AND THE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF HEALTH IN PARTICULAR BY THE PROVISION OF AN INFORMATION, ADVICE, SUPPORT AND REFERRAL SERVICE. PROMOTING THE EFFICIENT USE OF ENERGY (INCLUDING RENEWABLE SOURCES OF ENERGY). THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN RELATION TO ENERGY CONSERVATION AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY. SEE MORE AT: WWW.BEATCOLD.ORG.UK

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Activities & Mission

THE RELIEF OF FUEL POVERTY AND THE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF HEALTH IN PARTICULAR BY THE PROVISION OF AN INFORMATION, ADVICE, SUPPORT AND REFERRAL SERVICE. PROMOTING THE EFFICIENT USE OF ENERGY (INCLUDING RENEWABLE SOURCES OF ENERGY). THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN RELATION TO ENERGY CONSERVATION AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY. SEE MORE AT: WWW.BEATCOLD.ORG.UK

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 Information

Latest Income
£715,065
Latest Expenditure
£626,324

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 87.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,653
Charitable Activities £705,449
Other Trading £0
Investments £4,963
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £626,324
Raising Funds £0
Governance £2,424
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£715,065
£626,324£626,324£430,952£105,15512 / 0
2024
£866,846
£798,688£798,688£342,211£172,45512 / 0
2023
£704,316
£741,421£741,421£274,053£169,60513 / 1
2022
£660,681
£660,681£660,681£311,158£124,42411 / 1
2021
£382,827
£271,3590 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Beat The Cold

What does Beat The Cold do?

THE RELIEF OF FUEL POVERTY AND THE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF HEALTH IN PARTICULAR BY THE PROVISION OF AN INFORMATION, ADVICE, SUPPORT AND REFERRAL SERVICE. PROMOTING THE EFFICIENT USE OF ENERGY (INCLUDING RENEWABLE SOURCES OF ENERGY). THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN RELATION TO ENERGY CONSERVATION AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY. SEE MORE AT: WWW.BEATCOLD.ORG.UK

How much income did Beat The Cold report in 2025?

Beat The Cold reported total income of £715k and reported expenditure of £626k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Beat The Cold registered as a charity?

Beat The Cold was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 October 2014 as charity number 1159027. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Beat The Cold?

Beat The Cold is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is LESLEY BENTLEY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Beat The Cold operate?

Beat The Cold operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Beat The Cold a registered charity?

Yes — Beat The Cold is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159027.

Details

Address
Bridge Centre
Birches Head Road
STOKE-ON-TRENT
ST2 8DD
Registration Date
30 October 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5048700
Charity Number
1159027

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Trustees

LESLEY BENTLEY Chair
Andrew George Wilshaw
Kathryn Margaret Wileman
Stuart James Allen

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