ACT ON ENERGY
Provision of free and impartial advice on energy efficiency to the general public;Promote the relief of fuel poverty;Deliver educational programmes in schools and colleges;Devise and manage schemes on behalf of others to promote energy efficiency measures and seek supporting funding;Work with charities, voluntary bodies, statutory authorities and others
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £79,776 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total net assets of £1,523,054. The trustees consider the financial position to be viable and maintain unrestricted reserves of £925,671, which they state are sufficient to cover approximately four months of operating costs. The auditor confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Unrestricted reserves are maintained at a level sufficient to cover approximately four months of operating costs.”
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Rachel Jones — Chief Executive Officer
- Gemma Spencer — Chief Finance Officer
Funders the charity credits
- Coventry City Council
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Robin George Dunlevychair
- ALAN BOAD
- DAVID WILLIAM JOHNSTON
- David George Cowcher
- Dr SUSAN AYSHA JUNED
- Mary Unwin
- Peter Evans
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £4.7m | £4.7m |
| 31/03/2024 | £4.7m | £4.2m |
| 31/03/2023 | £4.3m | £4.2m |
| 31/03/2022 | £3.3m | £2.7m |
| 31/03/2021 | £934k | £779k |
Common questions
Is ACT ON ENERGY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £79,776 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total net assets of £1,523,054. The trustees consider the financial position to be viable and maintain unrestricted reserves of £925,671, which they state are sufficient to cover approximately four months of operating costs. The auditor confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by TC Group.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Bank Foundation | 2 | £63k |
| THE AURORA TRUST | 1 | £1.2m |
| THE LINBURY TRUST | 1 | £688k |
| KUSUMA TRUST UK | 1 | £592k |
| THE OVO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £376k |
| Howden Foundation | 1 | £195k |
| HYDE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £187k |
| THE MARK LEONARD TRUST | 1 | £140k |
Charities like this
- BEAT THE COLD
- NATIONAL ENERGY ACTION
- SEVERN WYE ENERGY AGENCY
- ENERGY INSTITUTE
- NEW PRODUCERS FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
- WPC Energy
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACT ON ENERGY | £4.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BEAT THE COLD | £715k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NATIONAL ENERGY ACTION | £15.3m | £100,001 - £110,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| SEVERN WYE ENERGY AGENCY | £10.5m | £80,001 - £90,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ENERGY INSTITUTE | £11.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW PRODUCERS FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY | £275k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |