ZERO CARBON GUILDFORD
To promote for the public benefit the conservation, protection and improvement of thephysical and natural environment in particular but not exclusively by:(a) supporting strategies and methods of reduction, mitigation and adaptation inresponse to climate change;(b) educating the public in the causes, impact, mitigation of and adaptation to climatechange and related issues.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £46,105 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with free reserves increasing to £77,581. The trustees confirm that these reserves are in line with their policy of maintaining 9-12 months of current expenditure and that no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“This was largely as a result of the National Lottery and Community Energy grants won during the year.”
“The policy of the Trustees is to maintain free reserves at a level of 9- 12 months of current expenditure.” — page 19
Trustees
- Kerry Mariam Lewischair
- Adam Bourn
- Alastair Luke Atkinson
- CAROL DUNNETT
- Dr Patricia Lesley Evans
- Dr Stephen John Davis
- Eris Malory Roberts
- Fr Nicholas John Edwards
- Helen Louise Harris
- Isabel Francesca Robson
- Katherine Clowser
- Meghna Das
- Olivia Delilah James Carpenter-Lomax
- Prashant Kumar
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £262k | £216k |
| 31/12/2023 | £130k | £90k |
| 31/12/2022 | £112k | £85k |
| 31/12/2021 | £48k | £18k |
Common questions
Is ZERO CARBON GUILDFORD financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £46,105 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with free reserves increasing to £77,581. The trustees confirm that these reserves are in line with their policy of maintaining 9-12 months of current expenditure and that no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/02/2024 | £350k | Zero: The Next Phase |