THE BAYWIND ENERGY COMMUNITY TRUST
Providing grants to individuals, clubs, schools and groups, for projects that generate renewable energy, or save energy, or address fuel poverty. Provide advice and information on energy saving measures.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £22,437, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of maintaining funds equivalent to three to six months of expenditure. Despite this, the trustees confirm adequate resources for going concern and note that the charity remains focused on its charitable objectives.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 5
“Two of the trustees of The Baywind Energy Community Trust, John Millen and Annette Heslop, are also directors of High Winds Community Energy Society Limited which donated £150,000 (2024 - £100,000) to the charity in the year.” — page 14
“Annette Heslop is also a director of Mean Moor Wind Farm Ltd which donated £19,000 (2024 - £17,740) to the charity in the year.” — page 14
“Two of the trustees of The Baywind Energy Community Trust, John Millen and Annette Heslop, are also directors of High Winds Community Energy Society Limited which donated £150,000 (2024 - £100,000) to the charity in the year.” — page 14
“Annette Heslop is also a director of Mean Moor Wind Farm Ltd which donated £19,000 (2024 - £17,740) to the charity in the year.” — page 14
Trustees
- Matthew John Rookechair
- Angela Scrogham
- Annette Heslop
- Annette Heslop
- David Llewelyn Humphreys
- Helen Slater
- John Millen
- Richard Scott
- Sam Ronson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £177k | £176k |
| 30/04/2024 | £118k | £114k |
| 30/04/2023 | £66k | £84k |
| 30/04/2022 | £66k | £41k |
| 30/04/2021 | £29k | £49k |
Common questions
Is THE BAYWIND ENERGY COMMUNITY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £22,437, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of maintaining funds equivalent to three to six months of expenditure. Despite this, the trustees confirm adequate resources for going concern and note that the charity remains focused on its charitable objectives. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MCS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £31k |
| Community Foundation for Staffordshire and Shropshire | 1 | £25k |
| HEREFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| THE PWC FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- BRITISH GAS ENERGY TRUST
- THE ENERGY SAVING TRUST FOUNDATION
- THE BAY TREE CHARITABLE TRUST
- BEAT THE COLD
- PEC TRUST
- SEVERN WYE ENERGY AGENCY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BAYWIND ENERGY COMMUNITY TRUST | £177k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH GAS ENERGY TRUST | £15.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ENERGY SAVING TRUST FOUNDATION | £211k | £60,001 - £70,000 | — | no_policy | — | no doubt |
| THE BAY TREE CHARITABLE TRUST | £165k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BEAT THE COLD | £715k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PEC TRUST | £3.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |