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The Northern Powergrid Foundation

The Northern Powergrid Foundation aims to make a difference to the people who live in Northern Powergrid's operating areas by supporting projects and initiatives relating to energy resilience, fuel poverty, sustainability and the efficient use of energy and resources.

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Activities & Mission

The Northern Powergrid Foundation aims to make a difference to the people who live in Northern Powergrid's operating areas by supporting projects and initiatives relating to energy resilience, fuel poverty, sustainability and the efficient use of energy and resources.

Grants

The Northern Powergrid Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£825,245
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, the environment, conservation, or heritage, economic or community development and employment and human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity

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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£164,274
Latest Expenditure
£825,245

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 9.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £7,570,080
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £748,759
Raising Funds £0
Governance £5,400
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £808

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
£164,274
£825,2450 / 0
2024
£131,770
£592,8960 / 0
2023
£7,570,080
£749,567£748,759£6,820,512£6,820,5120 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Northern Powergrid Foundation

What does The Northern Powergrid Foundation do?

The Northern Powergrid Foundation aims to make a difference to the people who live in Northern Powergrid's operating areas by supporting projects and initiatives relating to energy resilience, fuel poverty, sustainability and the efficient use of energy and resources.

How much income did The Northern Powergrid Foundation report in 2025?

The Northern Powergrid Foundation reported total income of £164k and reported expenditure of £825k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Northern Powergrid Foundation registered as a charity?

The Northern Powergrid Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 May 2023 as charity number 1203185. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs The Northern Powergrid Foundation?

The Northern Powergrid Foundation is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Northern Powergrid Foundation operate?

The Northern Powergrid Foundation operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Northern Powergrid Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Northern Powergrid Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1203185.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
22 May 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5203231
Charity Number
1203185

Trustees

David Wilkin
Also governs 2 other charities
Joanne Pamela Coe
Kathryn Bradley
Louise Anne Lowes

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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