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.
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.
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 6% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?
Higher than 62% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 64% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £131,770 | £592,896 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £7,570,080 | £749,567 | £748,759 | £6,820,512 | £6,820,512 | 0 / 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 2024?
The Northern Powergrid Foundation reported total income of £132k and reported expenditure of £593k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Northern Powergrid Foundation?
The Northern Powergrid Foundation has a program ratio of 9.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 6% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOSEPH PAUL DOCHERTY. 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
78 GREY STREET
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE1 6AF
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