british gas energy trust

The charity supports other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public. British Gas Energy Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in London and operates in England And Wales and Scotland.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Fundraising

See where British Gas Energy Trust is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England And Wales

Country

Scotland

Financial Information

Latest Income

£24,230,359

Latest Expenditure

£18,611,501

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 76.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 1.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £24,072,614

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £157,745

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £18,611,501

Raising Funds £0

Governance £215,279

Grants to Institutions £6,027,250

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£24,230,359	£18,611,501	£18,611,501	£11,727,821	£266,913	14 / 0
2023	£24,882,767	£22,712,435	£22,712,435	£6,108,963	£2,500,820	8 / 0
2022	£8,300,482	£6,985,216	£6,985,216	£3,938,631	£2,419,580	0 / 0
2021	£6,002,823	£6,182,633	£6,182,633	£2,623,365	£2,623,365	0 / 0
2020	£6,237,527	£5,781,911	£5,781,911	£2,803,175	£2,803,175	0 / 0