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Greenpower Education Trust

The primary objective of Greenpower is to inspire young people to excel in science, technology, engineering andmathematics through a unique challenge: to design, build and race an electric car. To achieve this, thecharity develops car kits, parts and the technical regulations for the events it arranges; enabling participants to experience competing and problem solving in teams.

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Activities & Mission

The primary objective of Greenpower is to inspire young people to excel in science, technology, engineering andmathematics through a unique challenge: to design, build and race an electric car. To achieve this, thecharity develops car kits, parts and the technical regulations for the events it arranges; enabling participants to experience competing and problem solving in teams.

Grants

Greenpower Education Trust makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£1,385,913
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people
What it supports
education and training, amateur sport and the environment, conservation, or heritage

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£1,410,115
Latest Expenditure
£1,385,913

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 86.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 87.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £232,370
Charitable Activities £1,177,745
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,212,956
Raising Funds £0
Governance £32,833
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £172,957

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
£1,410,115
£1,385,913£1,212,956£121,812£96,81210 / 35
2024
£1,366,781
£1,386,273£1,217,136£97,610£78,46110 / 35
2023
£1,379,568
£1,378,907£1,233,993£117,102£78,46110 / 35
2022
£1,062,684
£1,037,504£914,627£116,441£78,46010 / 35
2021
£947,606
£997,461£903,696£91,261£120,00012 / 35

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Greenpower Education Trust

What does Greenpower Education Trust do?

The primary objective of Greenpower is to inspire young people to excel in science, technology, engineering andmathematics through a unique challenge: to design, build and race an electric car. To achieve this, thecharity develops car kits, parts and the technical regulations for the events it arranges; enabling participants to experience competing and problem solving in teams.

How much income did Greenpower Education Trust report in 2025?

Greenpower Education Trust reported total income of £1.41m and reported expenditure of £1.39m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Greenpower Education Trust registered as a charity?

Greenpower Education Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 January 2010 as charity number 1133536. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Greenpower Education Trust?

Greenpower Education Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Natasha Sophie Vracas. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Greenpower Education Trust operate?

Greenpower Education Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Greenpower Education Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Greenpower Education Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1133536.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
18 January 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4047449
Charity Number
1133536

Trustees

Natasha Sophie Vracas Chair
Andrew Browne
Dr Joshua James Dyson
Elizabeth Ann Craven
Harry Sherrard
Peter Joseph Coyle
Sara Nicola Anne Lennon
Simon Robert Smith
Stuart Daniel Morgan
VAUGHAN RICHARD CLARKE
Also governs 1 other charity
Yeukai Chikowore

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