The Carbon Literacy Trust
The Carbon Literacy Project was created to deliver on an objective in Manchester's climate plan to offer everyone who lives, works or studies in the city a day's worth of learning about climate change. This unique and ambitious project is now expanding to underpin action to reduce emissions and accelerate growth in the low-carbon economy across the UK and beyond.
Activities & Mission
The Carbon Literacy Project was created to deliver on an objective in Manchester's climate plan to offer everyone who lives, works or studies in the city a day's worth of learning about climate change. This unique and ambitious project is now expanding to underpin action to reduce emissions and accelerate growth in the low-carbon economy across the UK and beyond.
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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 73% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 54% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 54% of UK Arts 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 2024.
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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2025 — Save Our Shropshire CIO (organisation 5182571)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,250,787 | £1,290,292 | £1,242,607 | £186,494 | £350,000 | 0 / 10 |
| 2023 | £960,191 | £729,801 | £718,769 | £591,645 | £225,000 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £637,658 | £428,988 | £428,844 | £361,255 | £120,000 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £183,792 | £114,503 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £331,364 | £151,022 | 0 / 5 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Carbon Literacy Trust
What does The Carbon Literacy Trust do?
The Carbon Literacy Project was created to deliver on an objective in Manchester's climate plan to offer everyone who lives, works or studies in the city a day's worth of learning about climate change. This unique and ambitious project is now expanding to underpin action to reduce emissions and accelerate growth in the low-carbon economy across the UK and beyond.
How much income did The Carbon Literacy Trust report in 2024?
The Carbon Literacy Trust reported total income of £1.25m and reported expenditure of £1.29m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Carbon Literacy Trust?
The Carbon Literacy Trust has a program ratio of 99.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 73% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Carbon Literacy Trust registered as a charity?
The Carbon Literacy Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 April 2014 as charity number 1156722. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs The Carbon Literacy Trust?
The Carbon Literacy Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is JENNIFER ELIZABETH MARY WILSON-BROWN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Carbon Literacy Trust operate?
The Carbon Literacy Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Carbon Literacy Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Carbon Literacy Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1156722.
Details
46-50 OLDHAM STREET
MANCHESTER
M4 1LE
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