Centre For Sustainable Energy
Also known as: The Urban Centre for Appropriate Technology, Cse
CSE's mission is to advance sustainable energy policy and practice. CSE seeks energy solutions that engage people and communities to meet real needs for both environmentally sound and affordable energy services. Ending the misery of cold homes and enabling action to tackle the threat of climate change are core objectives.Work is delivered in partnership with many agencies.
Activities & Mission
CSE's mission is to advance sustainable energy policy and practice. CSE seeks energy solutions that engage people and communities to meet real needs for both environmentally sound and affordable energy services. Ending the misery of cold homes and enabling action to tackle the threat of climate change are core objectives.Work is delivered in partnership with many agencies.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 72% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample: 222). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 75% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £11,707,128 | £11,527,854 | £11,527,544 | £1,726,466 | £1,726,466 | 147 / 17 |
| 2024 | £8,993,736 | £8,453,267 | £8,453,267 | £1,547,192 | £1,547,192 | 123 / 18 |
| 2023 | £6,003,845 | £5,789,173 | £5,789,173 | £1,006,723 | £1,006,723 | 102 / 20 |
| 2022 | £4,318,814 | £4,731,495 | £4,731,495 | £792,051 | £792,051 | 92 / 20 |
| 2021 | £3,992,162 | £3,791,388 | £3,791,388 | £1,204,732 | £1,204,732 | 74 / 20 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Centre For Sustainable Energy
What does Centre For Sustainable Energy do?
CSE's mission is to advance sustainable energy policy and practice. CSE seeks energy solutions that engage people and communities to meet real needs for both environmentally sound and affordable energy services. Ending the misery of cold homes and enabling action to tackle the threat of climate change are core objectives.Work is delivered in partnership with many agencies.
How much income did Centre For Sustainable Energy report in 2025?
Centre For Sustainable Energy reported total income of £11.71m and reported expenditure of £11.53m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Centre For Sustainable Energy?
Centre For Sustainable Energy has a program ratio of 98.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 72% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample of 222 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Centre For Sustainable Energy registered as a charity?
Centre For Sustainable Energy was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 March 1988 as charity number 298740. It has been registered for 38 years.
Who runs Centre For Sustainable Energy?
Centre For Sustainable Energy is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Centre For Sustainable Energy operate?
Centre For Sustainable Energy operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Centre For Sustainable Energy a registered charity?
Yes — Centre For Sustainable Energy is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 298740.
Details
ST JAMES PARADE
BRISTOL
BS1 3LH
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Also Known As
- The Urban Centre for Appropriate Technology
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated