Empower Community Foundation
Empower Community Foundation oversees, as trustee, local community funds that receive a share of surplus revenues from renewable energy projects invested by Empower Community through, initially Empower Community Solar LLP and Drove Lane Solar Park CIC and New Mains of Guynd Solar Park CIC.
Activities & Mission
Empower Community Foundation oversees, as trustee, local community funds that receive a share of surplus revenues from renewable energy projects invested by Empower Community through, initially Empower Community Solar LLP and Drove Lane Solar Park CIC and New Mains of Guynd Solar Park CIC.
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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 Efficiency
Higher than 2% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?
Higher than 1% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 1% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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 | £5,135,999 | £5,325,365 | £1,100,020 | -£3,521,930 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £5,567,608 | £4,574,363 | £4,574,363 | -£3,248,304 | £1,637,770 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,272,140 | £3,195,435 | £3,195,435 | £4,241,549 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,687,055 | £2,902,567 | £2,902,567 | -£4,271,079 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £99,498 | £194,090 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Empower Community Foundation
What does Empower Community Foundation do?
Empower Community Foundation oversees, as trustee, local community funds that receive a share of surplus revenues from renewable energy projects invested by Empower Community through, initially Empower Community Solar LLP and Drove Lane Solar Park CIC and New Mains of Guynd Solar Park CIC.
How much income did Empower Community Foundation report in 2025?
Empower Community Foundation reported total income of £5.14m and reported expenditure of £5.33m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Empower Community Foundation?
Empower Community Foundation has a program ratio of 21.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 2% 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 Empower Community Foundation registered as a charity?
Empower Community Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 March 2015 as charity number 1161019. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Empower Community Foundation?
Empower Community Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is ALEX GRAYSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Empower Community Foundation operate?
Empower Community Foundation operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Empower Community Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Empower Community Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161019.
Details
Albert House
256-260 Old Street
London
EC1V 9DD
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