Renewable World
Also known as: The Koru Foundation
Renewable World tackles poverty through renewable energy. It works in East Africa and South Asia to promote affordable reliable energy services for poor consumers to improve income generation, enterprise development, health & education. Our unique relationship with the Renewable Energy industry allows us to leverage skills, expertise and resources to support and develop our work.
Activities & Mission
Renewable World tackles poverty through renewable energy. It works in East Africa and South Asia to promote affordable reliable energy services for poor consumers to improve income generation, enterprise development, health & education. Our unique relationship with the Renewable Energy industry allows us to leverage skills, expertise and resources to support and develop our work.
Grants
Renewable World is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £304,574
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £1,357,506 | £1,484,319 | £1,447,298 | £1,119,808 | £334,700 | 29 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,411,526 | £2,349,797 | £2,264,911 | £1,245,576 | £569,855 | 27 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,876,800 | £1,703,973 | £1,532,597 | £1,212,258 | £327,933 | 29 / 10 |
| 2022 | £3,425,753 | £3,129,627 | £2,979,633 | £1,064,932 | £277,035 | 26 / 16 |
| 2021 | £1,779,685 | £1,470,733 | £1,336,010 | £769,544 | £156,862 | 21 / 8 |
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Frequently asked questions about Renewable World
What does Renewable World do?
Renewable World tackles poverty through renewable energy. It works in East Africa and South Asia to promote affordable reliable energy services for poor consumers to improve income generation, enterprise development, health & education. Our unique relationship with the Renewable Energy industry allows us to leverage skills, expertise and resources to support and develop our work.
How much income did Renewable World report in 2025?
Renewable World reported total income of £1.36m and reported expenditure of £1.48m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Renewable World registered as a charity?
Renewable World was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 June 2007 as charity number 1119467. It has been registered for 19 years.
Who runs Renewable World?
Renewable World is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stephen John Walker. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Renewable World operate?
Renewable World operates across 4 areas: Kenya, Nepal, Tanzania and Brighton And Hove.
Is Renewable World a registered charity?
Yes — Renewable World is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1119467.
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Also Known As
- The Koru Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
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