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British Gas Energy Trust

Registered charity 1179578, on the register since 16 August 2018. The 1,108th largest charity in England and Wales by income.

From the registerYear to 31 March 2025
Income£15.8m
Spending£16.6m
Deficit£867k
AccountsUp to date
Legal formCIO
Years on the register8

What it says it does

The Trust contributes to the relief of poverty, with a particular focus on fuel poverty. It helps families and individuals experiencing hardship who are struggling with gas and electricity debts by awarding grants to clear those debts. The Trust also funds organisations across England, Wales and Scotland to provide fuel debt and money advice services within communities.

In the charity's own words, as filed with the Charity Commission.

Its causes

Education/trainingGeneral Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Where it works

It names no single council area: it works across England and Wales, or further.

Check it yourself

Its entry on the Charity Commission register · its own website

Figures are the latest the charity has reported to the Charity Commission, current to 27 September 2026. How this site works.