Community Energy Plus

Also known as: Cornwall Energy Efficiency Advice Centre, Cornwall Sustainable Energy Partnership

Through our research, direct action and promotion of sustainable energy use and renewable power generation, we are working to lessen the impacts of climate change, relieve poverty and improve health outcomes. In better understanding existing energy use, our activities benefit the communities we work with, as they learn to conserve and reduce demand and prepare for future energy challenges

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Activities & Mission

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.

Local Authority

Cornwall Devon

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,897,344

Latest Expenditure

£1,786,008

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 52% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 76% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,094

Charitable Activities £1,894,775

Other Trading £0

Investments £1,475

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,786,008

Raising Funds £0

Governance £9,927

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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,897,344	£1,786,008	£1,786,008	£635,960	£226,229	26 / 0
2024	£1,801,921	£1,680,088	£1,680,088	£524,624	£298,092	24 / 0
2023	£2,204,030	£2,147,239	£2,147,239	£402,791	£350,507	21 / 0
2022	£1,252,298	£1,105,408	£1,105,408	£346,000	£283,190	16 / 0
2021	£618,929	£582,248	£582,248	£199,110	£174,886	10 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Community Energy Plus

What does Community Energy Plus do?

How much income did Community Energy Plus report in 2025?

Community Energy Plus reported total income of £1.90m and reported expenditure of £1.79m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Community Energy Plus?

Community Energy Plus has a program ratio of 94.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Community Energy Plus registered as a charity?

Community Energy Plus was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 April 1998 as charity number 1068990. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs Community Energy Plus?

Community Energy Plus is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is NEIL HARTWELL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Community Energy Plus operate?

Community Energy Plus operates across 2 areas: Cornwall and Devon.

Is Community Energy Plus a registered charity?

Yes — Community Energy Plus is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1068990.