Marches Energy Advice
Also known as: The Marches Energy Agency, M.e.a.
Marches Energy Agency (MEA) specialises in the delivery of practical, effective and creative ways of promoting and enabling energy reduction and renewable energy solutions.
Activities & Mission
Marches Energy Agency (MEA) specialises in the delivery of practical, effective and creative ways of promoting and enabling energy reduction and renewable energy solutions.
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 89% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 80% 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 | £2,379,928 | £2,655,858 | £2,655,858 | £517,834 | £395,652 | 48 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,902,055 | £2,550,317 | £2,550,317 | £793,764 | £325,054 | 46 / 3 |
| 2023 | £2,148,069 | £2,176,125 | £2,176,125 | £442,026 | £285,518 | 41 / 3 |
| 2022 | £1,627,195 | £1,420,358 | £1,420,358 | £529,700 | £263,722 | 27 / 3 |
| 2021 | £697,440 | £558,198 | £558,198 | £322,863 | £200,994 | 24 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Marches Energy Advice
What does Marches Energy Advice do?
Marches Energy Agency (MEA) specialises in the delivery of practical, effective and creative ways of promoting and enabling energy reduction and renewable energy solutions.
How much income did Marches Energy Advice report in 2025?
Marches Energy Advice reported total income of £2.38m and reported expenditure of £2.66m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Marches Energy Advice?
Marches Energy Advice has a program ratio of 111.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 89% 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 Marches Energy Advice registered as a charity?
Marches Energy Advice was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 August 1998 as charity number 1070942. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs Marches Energy Advice?
Marches Energy Advice is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Marches Energy Advice operate?
Marches Energy Advice operates across 8 areas, including Derbyshire, Dudley, Herefordshire and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Marches Energy Advice a registered charity?
Yes — Marches Energy Advice is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1070942.
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Also Known As
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- 14 May 2026
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