NATIONAL ENERGY ACTION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus on activities of £1,099,617, driven by lower staffing costs and higher bank interest receipts than anticipated. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £6,547,230, which exceeds the stated policy target range of £3.6 million to £4.4 million. The trustees confirmed that resources are adequate to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“£100,000 - £109,999 1” — page 38
“During 2022/23, the charity was awarded a funding contract by Leicester City Council and the income earned from this contract as at 31 March 2025 is £254,897” — page 42
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 01853927
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Adam Scorer — Chief Executive
- Audra Peacock — Deputy Chief Executive
- Danni Barnes — Deputy Chief Executive
- Peter Sumby — Director of Communities
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- David Iain Deboyschair
- David Hall
- Donald Stephen Haszczyn
- Doulton James Hall
- Frazer Scott
- Helen Walker
- Ieman Barmaki
- Janet Wood
- Jonathan Mallinson
- Karen Elizabeth Cherrett
- Morgan Elisabeth Vine
- Nusheen Hussain BA Hons
- Robert Howard
- Sarah Hopkins
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £15.3m | £14.2m |
| 31/03/2024 | £13.3m | £12.9m |
| 31/03/2023 | £12.2m | £9.6m |
| 31/03/2022 | £8.4m | £7.9m |
| 31/03/2021 | £6.0m | £6.5m |
Common questions
Is NATIONAL ENERGY ACTION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus on activities of £1,099,617, driven by lower staffing costs and higher bank interest receipts than anticipated. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £6,547,230, which exceeds the stated policy target range of £3.6 million to £4.4 million. The trustees confirmed that resources are adequate to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by PKF Littlejohn LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of NATIONAL ENERGY ACTION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £100,001 - £110,000 band.
Who funds NATIONAL ENERGY ACTION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NATIONAL ENERGY ACTION as a grant recipient include HYDE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE MILLFIELD HOUSE FOUNDATION (1), Fuel Bank Foundation, THE WILLIE AND MABEL MORRIS CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HYDE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £187k |
| THE MILLFIELD HOUSE FOUNDATION (1) | FY2023 | £40k |
| Fuel Bank Foundation | FY2022 | £10k |
| THE WILLIE AND MABEL MORRIS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £3k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MENDAN LIMITED | 1 | £27k |
| SAYSER DEVELOPMENTS LTD | 1 | £21k |
| S C K CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £11k |
| KEREN TRUST | 1 | £4k |