Pec Trust
PEC Trust provides expertise, educational resources and support services to empower people to heat and power their homes affordably, at the same time increasing community confidence to engage in energy issues and to reduce greenhouse gases. These activities will benefit the fuel poor and those most vulnerable. The activities involve one to one and groups and active engagement with stakeholders.
Activities & Mission
PEC Trust provides expertise, educational resources and support services to empower people to heat and power their homes affordably, at the same time increasing community confidence to engage in energy issues and to reduce greenhouse gases. These activities will benefit the fuel poor and those most vulnerable. The activities involve one to one and groups and active engagement with stakeholders.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 19% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1072). How is this calculated?
Higher than 28% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 66% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £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 | £3,060,940 | £2,451,684 | £2,270,988 | £1,826,120 | £363,894 | 44 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,416,174 | £2,302,686 | £2,301,493 | £1,216,864 | £522,208 | 41 / 20 |
| 2023 | £1,905,028 | £1,790,735 | £1,789,571 | £1,104,306 | £639,996 | 0 / 10 |
| 2022 | £2,084,833 | £1,518,229 | £1,518,229 | £990,013 | £242,107 | 0 / 15 |
| 2021 | £1,260,012 | £1,087,230 | £1,086,845 | £423,409 | £294,758 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Pec Trust
What does Pec Trust do?
PEC Trust provides expertise, educational resources and support services to empower people to heat and power their homes affordably, at the same time increasing community confidence to engage in energy issues and to reduce greenhouse gases. These activities will benefit the fuel poor and those most vulnerable. The activities involve one to one and groups and active engagement with stakeholders.
How much income did Pec Trust report in 2025?
Pec Trust reported total income of £3.06m and reported expenditure of £2.45m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Pec Trust?
Pec Trust has a program ratio of 74.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 19% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1072 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Pec Trust registered as a charity?
Pec Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 June 2019 as charity number 1183711. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs Pec Trust?
Pec Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ian Hutchcroft. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Pec Trust operate?
Pec Trust operates across 4 areas: Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth City and Torbay.
Is Pec Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Pec Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1183711.
Details
235 UNION STREET
PLYMOUTH
PL1 3HN
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