THE RENEWABLE ENERGY FOUNDATION

Registered charity 1107360 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as REF

To advance the education of the public in subjects related to sustainable development and the protection, enhancement and rehabilitation of the environment.

Causes: Education/training · Environment/conservation/heritage · website · Get email alerts

Latest income

£52k

Latest spending

£35k

Registered

2004

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £17,246 for the year ended 30 April 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £48,571. The trustees note that the charity runs a virtual office to achieve high productivity with modest means and has reduced activity to conserve funds due to current funding issues. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: at least 6 months of operating costs (held: £49k)

“it has however, as a policy, an aim to try and keep a fund of at least 6 months of operating costs held in reserve where possible.” — page 6

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Trading subsidiary: Renewable Energy Forum Limited

“Renewable Energy Forum Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company which raises funds for the charity by means of commercial consultancy across the energy sector.” — page 4

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Estate of the late Mr Simon Pearson — “The full update of all the datasets has been supported by a generous legacy from the estate of the late Mr Simon Pearson for the promotion o…” (source page)

Trustees · trustee networks

COLIN DAVIE
HON Andrew Hugh Joicey
Professor Michael Joseph Kelly · trustee of 2 other charities

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
30/04/2025	£52k	£35k
30/04/2024	£72k	£101k
30/04/2023	£86k	£59k
30/04/2022	£57k	£66k
30/04/2021	£73k	£53k

Common questions

Is THE RENEWABLE ENERGY FOUNDATION financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £17,246 for the year ended 30 April 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £48,571. The trustees note that the charity runs a virtual office to achieve high productivity with modest means and has reduced activity to conserve funds due to current funding issues. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds THE RENEWABLE ENERGY FOUNDATION?

Funders whose own accounts filings name THE RENEWABLE ENERGY FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include BACON FOUNDATION LTD, THE DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND'S CHARITY.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

Funder	Year	Amount	Purpose (as stated by the funder)
BACON FOUNDATION LTD	FY2022	£25k	Support data publication and analysis related to renewable energy
THE DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND'S CHARITY	FY2022	£1k