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Zero Carbon North Somerset

Also known as: Transition Portishead

Our aim is to enable North Somerset to move towards net zero by supporting environmental and climate focused community groups, by following our 5 key objectives - communicating, mentoring, signposting, facilitating and highlighting climate and environment related opportunities across the area and within the remit of our constitutional focus and key messages.

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Activities & Mission

Our aim is to enable North Somerset to move towards net zero by supporting environmental and climate focused community groups, by following our 5 key objectives - communicating, mentoring, signposting, facilitating and highlighting climate and environment related opportunities across the area and within the remit of our constitutional focus and key messages.

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

Latest Income
£4,454
Latest Expenditure
£6,012

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 135.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 135.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£4,454
£6,0120 / 4
2024
£7,579
£3,6820 / 4
2023
£476
£1,2220 / 8
2022
£7,615
£2,6810 / 4
2021
£0
£00 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Zero Carbon North Somerset

What does Zero Carbon North Somerset do?

Our aim is to enable North Somerset to move towards net zero by supporting environmental and climate focused community groups, by following our 5 key objectives - communicating, mentoring, signposting, facilitating and highlighting climate and environment related opportunities across the area and within the remit of our constitutional focus and key messages.

How much income did Zero Carbon North Somerset report in 2025?

Zero Carbon North Somerset reported total income of £4k and reported expenditure of £6k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Zero Carbon North Somerset registered as a charity?

Zero Carbon North Somerset was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 December 2015 as charity number 1164715. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Zero Carbon North Somerset?

Zero Carbon North Somerset is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Zero Carbon North Somerset operate?

Zero Carbon North Somerset operates in North Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Zero Carbon North Somerset a registered charity?

Yes — Zero Carbon North Somerset is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1164715.

Details

Address
132 Mendip Road
Yatton
BRISTOL
BS49 4EX
Website
www.zcns.org
Registration Date
7 December 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5053524
Charity Number
1164715

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Trustees

Elizabeth Watts
Also governs 1 other charity
Helen Gavin
John Charles Noel Belton

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Transition Portishead

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14 May 2026
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